used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His hair was jet-black, and his skin tanned almost as dark as the hue of a red-skin.
in addition
From this reading Another strange face also met the eye of the new-comer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another strange face also met the eye of the new-comer.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
attiredadjectiveUS /əˈtaɪrd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading It was that of a man attired in the homespun dress of the emigrant.
BoonenounUS /buːn/
an American pioneer and guide and explorer (1734-1820)
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading His hair was jet-black, and his skin tanned almost as dark as the hue of a red-skin.
put on clothes
From this reading It was that of a man attired in the homespun dress of the emigrant.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading He stood on the outer edge of the group, leaning on a long rifle.
emigrantnounUS /ˈeməɡrənt/
someone who leaves one country to settle in another
From this reading It was that of a man attired in the homespun dress of the emigrant.
the organ of sight
From this reading Another strange face also met the eye of the new-comer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Another strange face also met the eye of the new-comer.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His hair was jet-black, and his skin tanned almost as dark as the hue of a red-skin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His hair was jet-black, and his skin tanned almost as dark as the hue of a red-skin.
homespunadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmspʌn/
of textiles; having a rough surface
From this reading It was that of a man attired in the homespun dress of the emigrant.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading His hair was jet-black, and his skin tanned almost as dark as the hue of a red-skin.
someone who hunts game
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was that of a man attired in the homespun dress of the emigrant.
jet-blackadjective
of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
From this reading His hair was jet-black, and his skin tanned almost as dark as the hue of a red-skin.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading He stood on the outer edge of the group, leaning on a long rifle.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He stood on the outer edge of the group, leaning on a long rifle.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was that of a man attired in the homespun dress of the emigrant.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Another strange face also met the eye of the new-comer.
Murdock
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From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
new-comer
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From this reading Another strange face also met the eye of the new-comer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He stood on the outer edge of the group, leaning on a long rifle.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading He stood on the outer edge of the group, leaning on a long rifle.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
red-skin
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From this reading His hair was jet-black, and his skin tanned almost as dark as the hue of a red-skin.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading He stood on the outer edge of the group, leaning on a long rifle.
cut with a saw
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading His hair was jet-black, and his skin tanned almost as dark as the hue of a red-skin.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood on the outer edge of the group, leaning on a long rifle.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading His hair was jet-black, and his skin tanned almost as dark as the hue of a red-skin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was that of a man attired in the homespun dress of the emigrant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As Murdock approached the group, he saw that Colonel Boone and a strange hunter were in the center of the party.
