All 50 Uses of
minute
in
The Last of the Mohicans
- The whole party was soon reunited, and another consultation was held between the scout and his new comrades, during which, they, whose fates depended on the faith and ingenuity of these unknown foresters, had a little leisure to observe their situation more minutely.
Chpt 5 (definition 1)minutely = carefully (with attention to detail)
- All these minute particulars were noted by the scout, with a gravity and interest that they probably had never before attracted.
Chpt 32 (definition 1) *minute = detailed
Uses with a very common or rare meaning:
- For many minutes the intricacy of the route admitted of no further dialogue; after which they emerged from the broad border of underbrush which grew along the line of the highway, and entered under the high but dark arches of the forest.†
Chpt 2 (definition 2)
- A silence of a minute succeeded, during which the Indian sat mute; then, full of the dignity of his office, he commenced his brief tale, with a solemnity that served to heighten its appearance of truth.†
Chpt 3 (definition 2)
- No exclamation of surprise escaped the father, nor was any question asked, or reply given, for several minutes; each appearing to await the moment when he might speak, without betraying womanish curiosity or childish impatience.†
Chpt 3 (definition 2)
- Thence he went to the side of the motherly animal, and spending a minute in a fruitless inquiry into the character of her rider, he shook his head and returned to Heyward.†
Chpt 4 (definition 2)
- For many minutes the struggle between the light bubble in which they floated and the swift current was severe and doubtful.†
Chpt 5 (definition 2)
- Left by their guide, the travelers remained a few minutes in helpless ignorance, afraid even to move along the broken rocks, lest a false step should precipitate them down some one of the many deep and roaring caverns, into which the water seemed to tumble, on every side of them.†
Chpt 5 (definition 2)
- It seemed, for near a minute, as if the demons of hell had possessed themselves of the air about them, and were venting their savage humors in barbarous sounds.†
Chpt 7 (definition 2)
- In another minute the whole party was collected in this spot of comparative safety.†
Chpt 7 (definition 2) *
- For near a minute they stood looking one another in the eye, and gradually exerting the power of their muscles for the mastery.†
Chpt 7 (definition 2)
- In this manner many minutes flew by with the swiftness of thought; the rifles of the assailants speaking, at times, in rattling volleys, and at others in occasional, scattering shots.†
Chpt 8 (definition 2)
- "It may be a minute, or it may be an hour, afore the wily sarpents steal upon us, and it is quite in natur' for them to be lying within hearing at this very moment," said Hawkeye; "but come they will, and in such a fashion as will leave us nothing to hope!†
Chpt 8 (definition 2)
- These sudden and apparently successful experiments had all taken place in a few minutes of that time which had now become so precious.†
Chpt 8 (definition 2)
- As minute after minute passed by, leaving them in undisturbed security, the insinuating feeling of hope was gradually gaining possession of every bosom, though each one felt reluctant to give utterance to expectations that the next moment might so fearfully destroy.†
Chpt 9 (definition 2)
- As minute after minute passed by, leaving them in undisturbed security, the insinuating feeling of hope was gradually gaining possession of every bosom, though each one felt reluctant to give utterance to expectations that the next moment might so fearfully destroy.†
Chpt 9 (definition 2)
- There were now a few minutes of fearful stillness, during which Heyward well knew that the savages conducted their search with greater vigilance and method.†
Chpt 9 (definition 2)
- In a minute, the number and loudness of the voices indicated that the whole party was collected in and around that secret place.†
Chpt 9 (definition 2)
- The Indian rose slowly from his seat, and stood for near a minute silent and motionless.†
Chpt 11 (definition 2)
- The Indian made no reply for near a minute, but bent his fierce looks on the countenance of Cora, in such wavering glances, that her eyes sank with shame, under an impression that for the first time they had encountered an expression that no chaste female might endure.†
Chpt 11 (definition 2)
- For many minutes Duncan succeeded in keeping his senses on the alert, and alive to every moaning sound that arose from the forest.†
Chpt 13 (definition 2)
- After a few minutes of earnest and solemn dialogue, altogether different from the noisy clamor with which they had first collected about the spot, the sounds grew fainter and more distant, and finally were lost in the depths of the forest.†
Chpt 13 (definition 2)
- Heyward assisted the sisters to descend, and in a few minutes they were all far down a mountain whose sides they had climbed with so much toil and pain.†
Chpt 14 (definition 2)
- Duncan had stood in a musing attitude, contemplating this scene a few minutes, when his eyes were directed to the glacis in front of the sally-port already mentioned, by the sounds of approaching footsteps.†
Chpt 15 (definition 2)
- The truce still existed, and with a roll and beat of the drum, and covered by a little white flag, Duncan left the sally-port, within ten minutes after his instructions were ended.†
Chpt 15 (definition 2)
- For several minutes Munro paced the chamber with long and rapid strides, his rigid features working convulsively, and every faculty seemingly absorbed in the musings of his own mind.†
Chpt 16 (definition 2)
- A very few minutes only were necessary to parade a few files, and to dispatch an orderly with a flag to announce the approach of the commandant of the fort.†
Chpt 16 (definition 2)
- He, therefore, took the precaution to place himself against the trunk of a tree, where he leaned for many minutes, and seemed to contemplate the dark and silent mounds of the English works in profound attention.†
Chpt 17 (definition 2)
- Voices grew loud and angry, and a hundred savages appeared, as it were, by magic, where a dozen only had been seen a minute before.†
Chpt 17 (definition 2)
- It might have been ten minutes (it seemed an age) that the sisters had stood riveted to one spot, horror-stricken and nearly helpless.†
Chpt 17 (definition 2)
- Of this scene, so chillingly in accordance with the past, Duncan stood for many minutes a rapt observer.†
Chpt 19 (definition 2)
- It was, of course, with a perfect understanding of the minute and intricate interests which had armed friend against friend, and brought natural enemies to combat by each other's side, that the scout and his companions now disposed themselves to deliberate on the measures that were to govern their future movements, amid so many jarring and savage races of men.†
Chpt 19 (definition 2)
- His efforts were seconded by those of the Mohicans and a very few minutes served to place such a sheet of water between them and their enemies, that Heyward once more breathed freely.†
Chpt 20 (definition 2)
- If them varlets have passed a minute, they have spent hours in striving to fabricate a lying end to their trail!†
Chpt 21 (definition 2)
- At least, so thought Duncan for many minutes; but, at length, he fancied he discovered several human forms advancing toward him on all fours, and apparently dragging in the train some heavy, and as he was quick to apprehend, some formidable engine.†
Chpt 21 (definition 2)
- Duncan waited several minutes in feverish impatience, before he caught another glimpse of the scout.†
Chpt 21 (definition 2)
- A few minutes were consumed in disposing of those present in a manner suitable to their rank and influence in the tribe.†
Chpt 23 (definition 2)
- The minutes lingered, and the delay had seemed an hour to the adventurer in empiricism, when the Huron laid aside his pipe and drew his robe across his breast, as if about to lead the way to the lodge of the invalid.†
Chpt 24 (definition 2)
- Ten minutes, which appeared so many ages to Duncan, might have passed in this manner; and the warriors were fairly enveloped in a cloud of white smoke before any of them spoke.†
Chpt 24 (definition 2)
- Like most around him for more than a minute his look, too, was on the ground; but, trusting his eyes at length to steal a glance aside, he perceived that he was becoming an object of general attention.†
Chpt 24 (definition 2)
- Standing a single minute to enjoy his bitter triumph, he turned away, as if sickening at the gaze of men, and, veiling his face in his blanket, he walked from the lodge with the noiseless step of an Indian seeking, in the privacy of his own abode, the sympathy of one like himself, aged, forlorn and childless.†
Chpt 24 (definition 2)
- Near a minute these two bold and untamed spirits stood regarding one another steadily in the eye, neither quailing in the least before the fierce gaze he encountered.†
Chpt 24 (definition 2)
- Each one in presence seated himself, as though ashamed of his precipitation; but it was many minutes before their meaning eyes ceased to roll toward their captive, in curious examination of a warrior who had so often proved his prowess on the best and proudest of their nation.†
Chpt 24 (definition 2)
- The position of the latter brought the fire between them; and when Hawkeye had seated himself on end, near a minute elapsed, during which the two remained regarding each other without speaking.†
Chpt 26 (definition 2)
- For several minutes they mistook the form of David for that of the prisoner; but the very accident which Hawkeye had foreseen occurred.†
Chpt 27 (definition 2)
- Gradually, however, these symptoms of disorder diminished; and in a few minutes the oldest and most distinguished chiefs were assembled in the lodge, in grave consultation.†
Chpt 27 (definition 2)
- This exhibition of anger was noted by all present; and from an apprehension of exasperating a temper that was already chafed nearly to madness, several minutes were suffered to pass before another word was uttered.†
Chpt 27 (definition 2)
- The baffled Magua continued silent several minutes, apparently indifferent, however, to the repulse he had received in this his opening effort to regain possession of Cora.†
Chpt 28 (definition 2)
- In a few minutes they reappeared, escorting the individuals who had caused all these solemn preparations toward the seat of judgment.†
Chpt 28 (definition 2)
- But, instead of manifesting an intention to contend with the successful marksman, he stood leaning on his rifle for more than a minute, like a man who was completely buried in thought.†
Chpt 29 (definition 2)
Definitions:
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(1) (minute as in: minute description) detailed (including even small considerations); and/or careful (done with care)
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(2) (meaning too common or rare to warrant focus) Much more commonly, minute and minutes refer to a period of time lasting 60 seconds.
Less commonly, they refer to a measurement of angle where 60 minutes make up a single degree, and where a right angle has 90 degrees and a circle has 360 degrees.