used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
highly skilled
From this reading When this had been accomplished, Murdock came from his covert in the bushes, and approached the two.
aidsnounUS /eɪdz/
a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
From this reading “So much the better!” exclaimed Murdock; “it aids our purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading When this had been accomplished, Murdock came from his covert in the bushes, and approached the two.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading “The girl has fainted,” said Benton, who supported the light form of the hapless Virginia in his arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When this had been accomplished, Murdock came from his covert in the bushes, and approached the two.
BentonnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
(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 “So much the better!” exclaimed Murdock; “it aids our purpose.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
blindfolding
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From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading When this had been accomplished, Murdock came from his covert in the bushes, and approached the two.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When this had been accomplished, Murdock came from his covert in the bushes, and approached the two.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
covertnounUS /ˈkoʊvərt/
a flock of coots
From this reading When this had been accomplished, Murdock came from his covert in the bushes, and approached the two.
dark-skinnedadjective
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
divisible by two
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “So much the better!” exclaimed Murdock; “it aids our purpose.
opinion or judgment
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
faintedverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪd/
past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading “The girl has fainted,” said Benton, who supported the light form of the hapless Virginia in his arms.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading “The girl has fainted,” said Benton, who supported the light form of the hapless Virginia in his arms.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When this had been accomplished, Murdock came from his covert in the bushes, and approached the two.
a young female
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
haplessadjectiveUS /ˈhæpləs/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “The girl has fainted,” said Benton, who supported the light form of the hapless Virginia in his arms.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The girl has fainted,” said Benton, who supported the light form of the hapless Virginia in his arms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When this had been accomplished, Murdock came from his covert in the bushes, and approached the two.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When this had been accomplished, Murdock came from his covert in the bushes, and approached the two.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “The girl has fainted,” said Benton, who supported the light form of the hapless Virginia in his arms.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
held dear
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “So much the better!” exclaimed Murdock; “it aids our purpose.
Murdock
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From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
Murdock's
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From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
muzzlenounUS /ˈmʌzəl/
the open circular discharging end of a gun
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “So much the better!” exclaimed Murdock; “it aids our purpose.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
coated with paint
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading “So much the better!” exclaimed Murdock; “it aids our purpose.
red-skins
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From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The girl has fainted,” said Benton, who supported the light form of the hapless Virginia in his arms.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
senselessadjectiveUS /ˈsensləs/
not marked by the use of reason
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So much the better!” exclaimed Murdock; “it aids our purpose.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading “The girl has fainted,” said Benton, who supported the light form of the hapless Virginia in his arms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When this had been accomplished, Murdock came from his covert in the bushes, and approached the two.
bound or secured closely
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
Tierson
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From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
at the time that
From this reading When this had been accomplished, Murdock came from his covert in the bushes, and approached the two.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
a Caucasian
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
which person or people
From this reading One of the white red-skins--for the two who had seized Virginia were the dark-skinned stranger, Benton, and the tool of Murdock, Bob Tierson, painted and disguised as Indians--tied a handkerchief tightly over the eyes of the senseless girl, completely blindfolding her.
Winthrop
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From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The blackened muzzle of Murdock’s rifle told plainly that it was he who had fired the shot which had stricken the young stranger, Harvey Winthrop, to the earth, even while the kisses of the girl he loved were fresh upon his lips.
