The Prairie — Vocabulary
James Fenimore Cooper
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...in whose countenance disappointment and rage were struggling with the affected composure of his station,86 more

When this equivocal species of amity was established between the warrior of the prairies and the experienced old trapper, the latter proceeded to give his directions to Paul, concerning the arrangements of the contemplated halt.19 more

"I am but an infant," he commenced, looking furtively around him, in order to detect how far his well-established character for prudence and courage contradicted his assertion.19 more

...she rather manifested the quality of impatience, than any feeling of alarm.54 more

Notwithstanding the surprise and the disadvantage of his attitude, the youth was not disposed to become a captive so easily.†33 more

But why do I find you, venerable and excellent friend of my parents, in these wastes, so far from the comforts and safety of the lower country?†31 more

Courage and cunning had established his ascendency, and it had been rendered, in some degree, sacred by time.†34 more

Several shots in quick succession, each sending its dangerous messenger, still nearer than the preceding discharge, cut short her speech, no less in prudence than in terror.†21 more

He was interrupted by another burst of merriment from Ellen, which served, in some measure, to recall him to his recollection.†25 more

"Well, since it is your wish, Ellen," returned the youth, endeavouring to swallow his spleen, "I will make the trial; though, as you ought to know, it is part of the religion of a Kentuckian to fret himself a little at a mischance."†28 more

Presently its proportions became more distinct, and then an airy, female form appeared to hesitate, as if considering whether it would be prudent to advance.†22 more

"They have robbed the squatter of his beasts!" said the attentive trapper.†144 more

"I know not," said Middleton, beginning to tire of the fellow's trifling: "courage?"†15 more

Mankind twist and turn the rules of the Lord, to suit their own wickedness, when their devilish cunning has had too much time to trifle with His commands.†15 more

The struggle between thirst for vengeance and cupidity was severe but short.†9 more

the imps have circumvented us with a vengeance.†9 more

How well these indolent watchers discharged their duties, after the assault, has never been known, inasmuch as nothing occurred to confirm or to disprove their subsequent vigilance.†15 more

The Doctor, whose observation of the bee-hunter had hitherto been exceedingly cursory, stared at the new speaker with a look which denoted something like recognition.†9 more

"Rising of the sun!" slowly repeated the old man, lifting his tall person from its seat with a deliberate and abstracted air, while he kept his eye riveted on the changing, and certainly beautiful tints, that were garnishing the vault of Heaven.10 more

"Then Nelly has not done me credit for what I trust I deserve," returned the single-minded Doctor, "for I am not of the phlebotomising school at all; greatly preferring the practice which purifies the blood instead of abstracting it."10 more