anew
From this reading But the time came when the pincers were lifted once again, and I was aware of the hatefully impartial eyes which considered my destiny.
aloofnessnounUS /əˈluːfnəs/
indifference by personal withdrawal
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
AmphibiansnounUS /æmˈfɪbiənz/
plural of “amphibian” — a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water
From this reading At this extremity of peril I recalled the methods of the Amphibians.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this extremity of peril I recalled the methods of the Amphibians.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading But the time came when the pincers were lifted once again, and I was aware of the hatefully impartial eyes which considered my destiny.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the time came when the pincers were lifted once again, and I was aware of the hatefully impartial eyes which considered my destiny.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But the time came when the pincers were lifted once again, and I was aware of the hatefully impartial eyes which considered my destiny.
claritynounUS /ˈklerəti/
free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
carefully weighed
From this reading But the time came when the pincers were lifted once again, and I was aware of the hatefully impartial eyes which considered my destiny.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Desperately I fought for the self-control which I could not gain: desperately I fought to reach some contact with the mind on which my fate depended.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Desperately I fought for the self-control which I could not gain: desperately I fought to reach some contact with the mind on which my fate depended.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Desperately I fought for the self-control which I could not gain: desperately I fought to reach some contact with the mind on which my fate depended.
DesperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading Desperately I fought for the self-control which I could not gain: desperately I fought to reach some contact with the mind on which my fate depended.
destinynounUS /ˈdestəni/
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading But the time came when the pincers were lifted once again, and I was aware of the hatefully impartial eyes which considered my destiny.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading At this extremity of peril I recalled the methods of the Amphibians.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But the time came when the pincers were lifted once again, and I was aware of the hatefully impartial eyes which considered my destiny.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading But I failed utterly.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Desperately I fought for the self-control which I could not gain: desperately I fought to reach some contact with the mind on which my fate depended.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Desperately I fought for the self-control which I could not gain: desperately I fought to reach some contact with the mind on which my fate depended.
obtain
From this reading Desperately I fought for the self-control which I could not gain: desperately I fought to reach some contact with the mind on which my fate depended.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
hatefullyadverb
in a hateful manner
From this reading But the time came when the pincers were lifted once again, and I was aware of the hatefully impartial eyes which considered my destiny.
hopelesslyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpləsli/
in a hopeless manner
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
impartialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/
showing lack of favoritism
From this reading But the time came when the pincers were lifted once again, and I was aware of the hatefully impartial eyes which considered my destiny.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
inflexibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfleksəbəl/
incapable of change
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
insignificancenounUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/
the quality of having little or no significance
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
held up in the air
From this reading But the time came when the pincers were lifted once again, and I was aware of the hatefully impartial eyes which considered my destiny.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading At this extremity of peril I recalled the methods of the Amphibians.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Desperately I fought for the self-control which I could not gain: desperately I fought to reach some contact with the mind on which my fate depended.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
mutilationnounUS /ˌmjuːtəˈleɪʃən/
an injury that causes disfigurement or that deprives you of a limb or other important body part
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belonging to the person speaking
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Desperately I fought for the self-control which I could not gain: desperately I fought to reach some contact with the mind on which my fate depended.
on one occasion
From this reading But the time came when the pincers were lifted once again, and I was aware of the hatefully impartial eyes which considered my destiny.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
organsnounUS /ˈɔːrɡənz/
edible viscera of a butchered animal
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading At this extremity of peril I recalled the methods of the Amphibians.
pincersnounUS /ˈpɪnsərz/
plural of “pincer” — a hand tool for holding consisting of a compound lever for grasping
From this reading But the time came when the pincers were lifted once again, and I was aware of the hatefully impartial eyes which considered my destiny.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Desperately I fought for the self-control which I could not gain: desperately I fought to reach some contact with the mind on which my fate depended.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading At this extremity of peril I recalled the methods of the Amphibians.
RELEASEverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading Desperately I fought for the self-control which I could not gain: desperately I fought to reach some contact with the mind on which my fate depended.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this extremity of peril I recalled the methods of the Amphibians.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But the time came when the pincers were lifted once again, and I was aware of the hatefully impartial eyes which considered my destiny.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Desperately I fought for the self-control which I could not gain: desperately I fought to reach some contact with the mind on which my fate depended.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
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undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading But I failed utterly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the time came when the pincers were lifted once again, and I was aware of the hatefully impartial eyes which considered my destiny.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
at the time that
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
which person or people
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RELEASE I remained for several hours gripped in that soft inflexible pressure, knowing not what of death or torture or mutilation I must undergo when they had leisure for my insignificance, and watching with an extraordinary mental clarity and aloofness the operations by which they built up the bodies of some of the less hopelessly injured with the limbs or organs of those who were themselves beyond saving.
