The first step is oral iron supplements. Iron is best absorbed on an empty stomach in an acidic environment. This can be achieved by taking the iron with a source of Vitamin C such as orange juice or a 250 mg tablet of ascorbic acid. There are many different iron supplements available over-the-counter. For example: 1  Ferrous fumarate has 106 mg elemental iron per tablet. 2  Ferrous sulfate 65 mg of elemental iron per tablet.
Definition of crude for English Language Learners. : very simple and basic : made or done in a way that does not show a lot of skill. : rude in a way that makes people uncomfortable; especially : talking about sexual matters in a rude way.
Figurative language is a term used to describe an author's use of language to extend meaning. This is achieved by deviating from the literal meaning of words or by deviating from the usual arrangement of words. Technically, figurative language falls into two groups: figures of speech and rhetorical devices; however, usually the term figures of speech and figurative language are used interchangeably.