The Pioneers — Vocabulary
James Fenimore Cooper
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The color of its outside was a modest green, and that of its inside a fiery red, The latter was intended to convey the idea of heat in that cold climate.†19 more

As exercise in the open air was in some degree necessary to the habits of the family, when the constant recurrence of frosts and thaws rendered the roads, which were dangerous at the most favorable times, utterly impassable for wheels, saddle-horses were used as substitutes for other conveyances.19 more

The eyes of the group in the sleigh naturally preceded the movement of the rifle, and they soon discovered the object of Natty's aim.†26 more

But the author indulged his recollections freely when he had fairly entered the door.†29 more

Benjamin did as he was ordered; nor had two hours elapsed, before the prudence of his precautions became very visible.†22 more

The reflections of the daughter were less melancholy, and mingled with a pleased astonishment at the novel scenery she met at every turn in the road.†26 more

Notwithstanding Dr. Todd's practice, and his success with the leg, he was not a little appalled on entering the hall of the mansion-house.†21 more

The same pride of family that had, by its self-satisfied indolence, conduced to aid their fail, now became a principle to stimulate them to endeavor to rise again.†22 more

Before the war of the Revolution, the English Church was supported in the colonies, with much interest, by some of its adherents in the mother country, and a few of the congregations were very amply endowed.†20 more

Then he is a magistrate, and might shame many a man, in his distribution of justice, who has had better opportunities.†26 more

Thou sands of Frenchmen were compelled to seek protection in distant lands.†21 more

Some of the latter had been left by the Indians, and began already to assume the moss and inclination of age, therein forming a very marked contrast to the infant plantations that peered over most of the picketed fences of the village.11 more

Sundry brown mugs, containing cider or beer, were placed between the heavy andirons, and little groups were found among the guests as subjects arose or the liquor was passed from one to the other.†8 more

You have, then, resided much in the cities, for no other part of this country is so fortunate as to possess the constant enjoyment of our excellent liturgy.†7 more

* Sleigh is the word used in every part of the United States to denote a traineau.†5 more

Otsego is said to be a word compounded of Ot, a place of meeting, and Sego, or Sago, the ordinary term of salutation used by the Indians of this region.†6 more

Effingham was by nature indolent, confiding, and at times impetuous and indiscreet; but Marmaduke was uniformly equable, penetrating, and full of activity and enterprise.†4 more

The former was earnestly occupied in endeavoring to correct, by his precepts, the evil propensities that he had discovered in the Indian during their conversation; to which the latter listened in Profound but respectful attention.†5 more

...fixing her eyes with a searching look on his countenance,56 more

...greatly countenanced by Mr. Richard Jones.56 more