used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
blackly
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From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. O’Dell feared for his life, but old Noel was hopeful.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. O’Dell and Noel Sabattis did everything they could think of for his relief.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. O’Dell and Noel Sabattis did everything they could think of for his relief.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Mrs. O’Dell and Noel Sabattis did everything they could think of for his relief.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Mrs. O’Dell feared for his life, but old Noel was hopeful.
fellernounUS /ˈfelər/
a person who fells trees
From this reading “Tough feller, Sherwood,” he said.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. O’Dell and Noel Sabattis did everything they could think of for his relief.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
set up or found
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
grievouslyadverbUS /ˈɡriːvəsli/
in a grievous manner
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Mrs. O’Dell feared for his life, but old Noel was hopeful.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
inflamedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈfleɪmd/
resulting from inflammation; hot and swollen and reddened
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
and nothing more
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mrs. O’Dell feared for his life, but old Noel was hopeful.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
mangledadjectiveUS /ˈmæŋɡəld/
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. O’Dell and Noel Sabattis did everything they could think of for his relief.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Mrs. O’Dell and Noel Sabattis did everything they could think of for his relief.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
O'Dell
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From this reading Mrs. O’Dell and Noel Sabattis did everything they could think of for his relief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mrs. O’Dell feared for his life, but old Noel was hopeful.
and nothing more
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Mrs. O’Dell and Noel Sabattis did everything they could think of for his relief.
Richard
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From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
Sabattis
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From this reading Mrs. O’Dell and Noel Sabattis did everything they could think of for his relief.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Tough feller, Sherwood,” he said.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
SherwoodnounUS /ˈʃɜːrwʊd/
United States playwright (1896-1955)
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. O’Dell and Noel Sabattis did everything they could think of for his relief.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mrs. O’Dell and Noel Sabattis did everything they could think of for his relief.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
tormentedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
ToughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading “Tough feller, Sherwood,” he said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That he was much stronger than he had been and that the mangled hand and inflamed arm looked better were just now the only indications of improvement.
at the time that
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN THE NICK OF TIME By four o’clock, Richard Sherwood seemed to be as ill as when his friends had found him in the forest—as hot and dry with fever, as grievously tortured with pain, as blackly tormented of mind.
