adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The good work took a brisk start, now, and went on swiftly.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading This muffled clicking and gritting and grinding and rasping continued during the next three hours, and then stopped--the connections had all been made.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
bonesnounUS /boʊnz/
(used in the plural) a percussion instrument consisting of a pair of hollow pieces of wood or bone (usually held between the thumb and fingers) that are made to click together (as by Spanish dancers) in rhythm with the dance
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading The good work took a brisk start, now, and went on swiftly.
clickverbUS /klɪk/
move or strike with a noise
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
clickingverbUS /ˈklɪkɪŋ/
-ing form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading This muffled clicking and gritting and grinding and rasping continued during the next three hours, and then stopped--the connections had all been made.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading This muffled clicking and gritting and grinding and rasping continued during the next three hours, and then stopped--the connections had all been made.
continuedadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːd/
without stop or interruption
From this reading This muffled clicking and gritting and grinding and rasping continued during the next three hours, and then stopped--the connections had all been made.
corknounUS /kɔːrk/
outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
diligentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪlədʒəntli/
with diligence; in a diligent manner
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
dislocationsnounUS /dɪˈsloʊˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “dislocation” — an event that results in a displacement or discontinuity
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This muffled clicking and gritting and grinding and rasping continued during the next three hours, and then stopped--the connections had all been made.
endsnounUS /endz/
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
exceptprepositionUS /ɪkˈsept/
apart from; not including
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
fractureverbUS /ˈfræktʃər/
violate or abuse
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
frameworknounUS /ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The good work took a brisk start, now, and went on swiftly.
graduallyadverbUS /ˈɡrædʒuːəli/
in a gradual manner
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
grindingnounUS /ˈɡraɪndɪŋ/
material resulting from the process of grinding
From this reading This muffled clicking and gritting and grinding and rasping continued during the next three hours, and then stopped--the connections had all been made.
grittingverbUS /ˈɡrɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “grit” — cover with a grit
From this reading This muffled clicking and gritting and grinding and rasping continued during the next three hours, and then stopped--the connections had all been made.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
hipsnounUS /hɪps/
plural of “hip” — either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
horse-doctor
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From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading This muffled clicking and gritting and grinding and rasping continued during the next three hours, and then stopped--the connections had all been made.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
influencenounUS /ˈɪnfluːəns/
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
insideadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsaɪd/
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
jumpedverbUS /dʒʌmpt/
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
kneesnounUS /niːz/
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading This muffled clicking and gritting and grinding and rasping continued during the next three hours, and then stopped--the connections had all been made.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading This muffled clicking and gritting and grinding and rasping continued during the next three hours, and then stopped--the connections had all been made.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
necknounUS /nek/
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading This muffled clicking and gritting and grinding and rasping continued during the next three hours, and then stopped--the connections had all been made.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The good work took a brisk start, now, and went on swiftly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The good work took a brisk start, now, and went on swiftly.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
raspingadjective
unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound
From this reading This muffled clicking and gritting and grinding and rasping continued during the next three hours, and then stopped--the connections had all been made.
restorationnounUS /ˌrestərˈeɪʃən/
the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
sentnounUS /sent/
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
shouldersnounUS /ˈʃoʊldərz/
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
slippedverbUS /slɪpt/
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
socketsnounUS /ˈsɑːkəts/
plural of “socket” — a bony hollow into which a structure fits
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
soundnounUS /saʊnd/
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The good work took a brisk start, now, and went on swiftly.
stoppedadjectiveUS /stɑːpt/
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading This muffled clicking and gritting and grinding and rasping continued during the next three hours, and then stopped--the connections had all been made.
strainingnounUS /ˈstreɪnɪŋ/
an intense or violent exertion
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
stretchingnounUS /ˈstretʃɪŋ/
act of expanding by lengthening or widening
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
swiftlyadverbUS /ˈswɪftli/
in a swift manner
From this reading The good work took a brisk start, now, and went on swiftly.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading This muffled clicking and gritting and grinding and rasping continued during the next three hours, and then stopped--the connections had all been made.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This muffled clicking and gritting and grinding and rasping continued during the next three hours, and then stopped--the connections had all been made.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The good work took a brisk start, now, and went on swiftly.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading My body was diligently straining and stretching, this way and that, to accommodate the processes of restoration, and every minute or two I heard a dull click inside and knew that the two ends of a fracture had been successfully joined.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The good work took a brisk start, now, and went on swiftly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Under the powerful influence of the near treatment and the absent treatment together, my bones were gradually retreating inward and disappearing from view.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading All except dislocations; there were only seven of these: hips, shoulders, knees, neck; so that was soon over; one after another they slipped into their sockets with a sound like pulling a distant cork, and I jumped up as good as new, as to framework, and sent for the horse-doctor.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The good work took a brisk start, now, and went on swiftly.
