The Deerslayer — Vocabulary
James Fenimore Cooper
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renderrender → rendered:made Her verbal attack rendered me speechless.more Show sample from book had the effect to render her beauty more striking,78 more make Show general definition for render (as in: rendered her unconscious) to make or cause to become
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countenancefacial expression; or face She has a pleasant countenance.more Show sample from book His countenance remained unmoved;63 more facial expression Show general definition for countenance (as in: a pleasant countenance) facial expression; or face; or composure or manner
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expedientpractical but not ideal It was a necessary expedient to get the job done.more Show sample from book A better expedient could not have been adopted, to secure the silence and discretion of Hetty, than that which was now presented to her mind.†44 more convenient, speedy, or practical; or an action that is speedy or practical Show general definition convenient and practical, but sometimes not the best or most moral choice
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scarcityshortage There is a scarcity of work in the region.more Show sample from book You are but a boy—a sapling, that has scarce got root.†30 more scarcity → scarce:in short supply OR barely or hardly (by a small margin) Show general definition shortage (having an amount that is less than desired)
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serpentsnake There was a picture of a serpent eating its tail.more Show sample from book He is now in the Ark, with Judith and a Delaware who is called the Big Serpent.†42 more Show general definition a snake
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notwithstandingin spite of Notwithstanding my fear, I want to try parachuting from an airplane.more Show sample from book Notwithstanding all these circumstances, the most experienced veteran in forest warfare could not have behaved better.†26 more used to show that something remains true even though something else seems to go … Show general definition used to show that something remains true even though something else seems to go against it Show editor's word notes Most commonly, you can substitute "in spite of" for notwithstanding. But see the first exemplary sample sentences for other common word substitutions.
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enableenable → enables:makes possible The test enables earlier identification of autism.more Show sample from book This new pause was to enable Deerslayer to survey the singular edifice, which was of a construction so novel as to merit a particular description.†25 more make possible Show general definition to make possible in various senses, including: to give someone the ability, knowledge, or authority to do something -- as in "The study will enable an informed discussion." to activate a computer system for use -- as in "You can enable the feature in the Settings Page." to permit someone to repeat bad behavior, so they reinforce the bad pattern -- as in "I don't want to enable her drug addiction."
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endeavorendeavor → endeavored:tried or attempted I endeavored to get both sides to agree to a compromise.more Show sample from book Deerslayer met his offered friendship in a proper spirit, and they shook hands cordially, each endeavoring to assure the other of his sincerity and desire to be at peace.†29 more endeavor → endeavoring:trying or attempting Show general definition to attempt; or a project or activity attempted
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distinguishrecognize as different She struggled to distinguish between the two twins until she noticed the small scar on one’s chin.more Show sample from book The Sumach, all the elderly women, and some of the Huron girls, had fallen by the bayonet, either in the confusion of the melee, or from the difficulty of distinguishing the sexes when the dress was so simple.11 more distinguish → distinguishing:recognizing the difference of Show general definition for distinguish (as in: distinguish fact from opinion) recognize or treat as different
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distinguish#2perceive something that is hard to detect It was too dark to distinguish anything more than their vague shapes.more Show sample from book The darkness increased rather than diminished, but it was still possible, from the place where the adventurers lay, to distinguish the outlines of the mountains.11 more see something that is barely seeable Show general definition for distinguish (as in: distinguish a vague shape) perceive something that is barely perceptible
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prudentsensible and careful She was promoted to manager because she is so prudent.more Show sample from book So much the more reason for being prudent and silent.†23 more
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melancholyvery sad She's been in a melancholy mood since her dog died.more Show sample from book "Our Indians!" exclaimed the girl, laughing with a sort of melancholy merriment.†27 more a sad feeling or manner Show general definition a sad feeling or manner -- sometimes thoughtfully sad
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moccasinsoft leather shoe traditionally worn by Native Americans The sole of a moccasin is soft and flexible.more Show sample from book I should say that moccasin has a northern look, and comes from beyond the Great Lakes.34 more Show general definition a soft leather shoe traditionally worn by Native Americans.
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furloughfurlough → furloughed:ordered not do come to work If a budget is not approved, non-essential Federal employees will be furloughed.more Show sample from book I'm out on a furlough, and if I've strength and reason, I'll go in on a furlough afore noon to-morrow!†32 more a temporary leave from work, duty, or confinement, usually granted by an employe… Show general definition a temporary leave from work, duty, or confinement, usually granted by an employer, the military, or an institution Show editor's word notes Furloughs are often without pay in private companies, but government workers are sometimes furloughed with pay, especially during shutdowns. A prison furlough is a temporary release from prison, usually for a specific reason, like visiting family or attending a funeral.
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vagabondperson who wanders from town to town with no fixed home or job She describes him as a vagabond storyteller.†more Show sample from book I'm not good enough for the Moravians, and am too good for most of the other vagabonds that preach about in the woods.†31 more vagabond → vagabonds:a person who wanders from town to town with no fixed home or job Show general definition a person who wanders from town to town with no fixed home or job
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trifletrifle → trifling:unimportant We all agree with the goal, but how to achieve it is not a trifling matter.more Show sample from book You are not a beauty, as you must know, and why shouldn't fri'nds tell each other these little trifles?†16 more trifle → trifles:things of small importance Show general definition for trifle (as in: a trifling matter) something of small importance; or a small quantity
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trifle withtreat thoughtlessly or without respect She is not a woman to trifle with or ignore.more Show sample from book Hetty's instinct of right, if such a term can be applied to one who seemed taught by some kind spirit how to steer her course with unerring accuracy, between good and evil, would have revolted at Hurry's character on a thousand points, had there been opportunities to enlighten her, but while he conversed and trifled with her sister, at a distance from herself, his perfection of form and feature had been left to produce their influence on her simple imagination and naturally tender feelings, without suffering by the alloy of his opinions and coarseness.†16 more trifle with → trifled with:treated thoughtlessly or without respect Show general definition for trifle with (as in: trifle with her affections) to treat somebody or something thoughtlessly or without respect
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denotesindicates The asterisk ("") denotes a footnote.more Show sample from book Here the savage advanced with confidence, his hand extended, his face smiling, and his whole bearing denoting amity and respect.†15 more denotes* → denoting:means literally; OR indicates Show general definition means literally; or indicates
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impetuousimpulsive (made suddenly without much thought) She regretted her impetuous promise.†more Show sample from book "I see how it is—I see how it is," impetuously interrupted Judith.†11 more impetuous → impetuously:impulsively (acting suddenly without much thought) Show general definition for impetuous (as in: an impetuous decision) impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought) -- often with an unfortunate consequence
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interposeinterpose → interposed:inserted She interposed herself between them before someone threw a punch.more Show sample from book For a minute, the mind of this creature equally of civilization and of barbarism, was a sort of chaos as to feeling, not knowing what to think of its own act; and then the obstinacy and pride of one of his habits, interposed to assert their usual ascendency.†12 more interpose → interposed:to insert between other elements; OR to interrupt or stop action by others Show general definition to insert between other elements; or to interrupt or stop action by others