All 6 Uses of
zeal
in
The Last of the Mohicans
- The novice in the military art flew from point to point, retarding his own preparations by the excess of his violent and somewhat distempered zeal; while the more practiced veteran made his arrangements with a deliberation that scorned every appearance of haste; though his sober lineaments and anxious eye sufficiently betrayed that he had no very strong professional relish for the, as yet, untried and dreaded warfare of the wilderness.†
Chpt 1
- Animated by the words, and stimulated by the examples of their leaders, they had found their courage, and maintained their ancient reputation, with a zeal that did justice to the stern character of their commander.†
Chpt 15
- Methinks this is an excess of zeal for a friend who was so late an enemy!
Chpt 17 *zeal = enthusiasm
- "Le Cerf Agile!" burst at once from the canoes behind, and seemed to give new zeal to the pursuers.†
Chpt 20
- Setting the example himself, the scout engaged in the scrutiny with renewed zeal.†
Chpt 21
- In short, the manifestations of zeal and fierce delight were so great and unequivocal, that the expedition was declared to be a war of the nation.†
Chpt 31
Definition:
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(zeal) active interest and enthusiasm