Possible Clues:

• Annoyed, having come to a climax, so to speak
• Aroused, as curiosity
• Crown, say, finally reacted with wounded pride
• Needled or spiked on the ear
• Annoyed
• Brought discontent to
• Reportedly reached one's limit, getting cross
• Sore
• Feeling resentment or indignation
• The Speaker’s looked briefly annoyed