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Then, permitting his looks to wander over the silent throng that crowded around the elevated seat of Tamenund, he first perceived Hawkeye in his bonds.
Chpt 30 *

perceived = saw (became aware of)
A low exclamation of applause passed among the warriors who exchanged looks with each other like men that first began to perceive their error.
Chpt 30 *

perceive = view in a certain way so as to form a belief or opinion
Here their progress was less interrupted; and the instant the guide perceived that the females could command their steeds, he moved on, at a pace between a trot and a walk, and at a rate which kept the sure-footed and peculiar animals they rode at a fast yet easy amble.†
Chpt 2
"Where are we, and what is next to be done!" demanded Heyward, perceiving that the exertions of the scout had ceased.†
Chpt 5
Heyward, perceiving that the stubborn adherence of the scout to the cause of his friends the Delawares, or Mohicans, for they were branches of the same numerous people, was likely to prolong a useless discussion, changed the subject.†
Chpt 5
Every successive struggle brought them nearer to the verge, where Duncan perceived the final and conquering effort must be made.†
Chpt 7
But the cry of "La Longue Carabine" was renewed the instant the impatient savages perceived that the short dialogue was ended.†
Chpt 10
Duncan, who perceived by the use of these Canadian appellations, that his late companions were much better known to his enemies than to himself, answered, reluctantly: "He also is gone down with the water."†
Chpt 10
Heyward, perceiving that the eyes of his companion were warily fastened on the rest of the band, fell back immediately, in order to avoid the appearance of any suspicious confederacy with their leader.†
Chpt 10
Heyward, perceiving that their guides now set about their repast in sober earnest, assisted the ladies to alight, and placed himself at their side, not unwilling to enjoy a few moments of grateful rest, after the bloody scene he had just gone through.†
Chpt 12
"Would not our resting-place have been more retired, my worthy friend," demanded the more vigilant Duncan, perceiving that the scout had already finished his short survey, "had we chosen a spot less known, and one more rarely visited than this?"†
Chpt 13
Duncan had prepared himself to pass the night in watchfulness near them, just without the ruin, but the scout, perceiving his intention, pointed toward Chingachgook, as he coolly disposed his own person on the grass, and said: "The eyes of a white man are too heavy and too blind for such a watch as this!†
Chpt 13
Heyward perceived, in truth, that the younger Indian had thrown his form on the side of the hillock while they were talking, like one who sought to make the most of the time allotted to rest, and that his example had been followed by David, whose voice literally "clove to his jaws," with the fever of his wound, heightened, as it was, by their toilsome march.†
Chpt 13
The path soon became more uneven, and the travelers could plainly perceive that the mountains drew nigher to them on each hand, and that they were, in truth, about entering one of their gorges.†
Chpt 14
Heyward perceiving that, in fact, a crisis had arrived, when acts were more required than words, placed himself between the sisters, and drew them swiftly forward, keeping the dim figure of their leader in his eye.†
Chpt 14
Alice laughingly followed her sister, who instantly led the way from an apartment where she perceived their presence was no longer desirable.†
Chpt 16
Heyward, who perceived that his superior took a malicious pleasure in exhibiting his contempt for the message of the French general, was fain to humor a spleen that he knew would be short-lived; he therefore, replied with as much indifference as he could assume on such a subject: "My request, as you know, sir, went so far as to presume to the honor of being your son."†
Chpt 16
The savage spurned the worthless rags, and perceiving that the shawl had already become a prize to another, his bantering but sullen smile changing to a gleam of ferocity, he dashed the head of the infant against a rock, and cast its quivering remains to her very feet.†
Chpt 17
Perceiving that, in his turn, he was unheeded, the faithful David followed the distracted sister, raising his voice again in sacred song, and sweeping the air to the measure, with his long arm, in diligent accompaniment.†
Chpt 17
David, perceiving that he was left alone, utterly disregarded as a subject too worthless even to destroy, threw his long limb across the saddle of the beast they had deserted, and made such progress in the pursuit as the difficulties of the path permitted.†
Chpt 17
The reader will perceive at once, in these respective characters, the Mohicans, and their white friend, the scout; together with Munro and Heyward.†
Chpt 18
On reaching the spot, the anxious party perceived another portion of the veil fluttering on the lower branch of a beech.†
Chpt 18
Duncan perceived that even his own powers were spoken lightly of, as the scout extended his palm, and mentioned him by the appellation of the "Open Hand"—a name his liberality had purchased of all the friendly tribes.†
Chpt 19
A few large drops of blood were trickling down the shoulder of the Sagamore, who, when he perceived that the eyes of Uncas dwelt too long on the sight, raised some water in the hollow of his hand, and washing off the stain, was content to manifest, in this simple manner, the slightness of the injury.†
Chpt 20
At that instant, several loud blows were struck on the water, and Duncan turned his eyes just in time to perceive that a hundred dark forms were plunging, in a body, into the troubled little sheet.†
Chpt 21
Duncan's eyes followed the movement, and he perceived that the animal just mentioned was beautifully, though faintly, worked in blue tint, on the swarthy breast of the chief.†
Chpt 22
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
His uneasiness was in no degree diminished when he perceived the beast rolling along their path, and following their footsteps.†
Chpt 24
"Hold!" said David, perceiving that with this assurance they were about to leave him; "I am an unworthy and humble follower of one who taught not the damnable principle of revenge.†
Chpt 26
It required no common exercise of fortitude in Uncas and the scout to continue the dignified and deliberate pace they had assumed in passing the lodge; especially as they immediately perceived that curiosity had so far mastered fear, as to induce the watchers to approach the hut, in order to witness the effect of the incantations.†
Chpt 26
When he perceived that, while the old men applauded his moderation, many of the fiercest and most distinguished of the warriors listened to these politic plans with lowering looks, he cunningly led them back to the subject which they most loved.†
Chpt 27
All perceived that more was meant than was uttered, and each one believed that the hidden meaning was precisely such as his own faculties enabled him to understand, or his own wishes led him to anticipate.†
Chpt 27
Perceiving that the men were unable to offer any resistance, he turned his looks on her he valued most.†
Chpt 29
After a patient pause, however, one of the aged men, perceiving that the sage had lost the recollection of the subject before them, ventured to remind him again of the presence of the prisoner.†
Chpt 30
Uncas himself watched the effect of his brief explanation with intelligent eyes, and gradually dropped the air of authority he had assumed, as he perceived that his auditors were content.†
Chpt 30
His companions gave the usual brief exclamation of assent, but, perceiving that their leader was about to lead the way in person, one or two made signs that all was not as it should be.†
Chpt 32
Hawkeye, who comprehended their meaning glances, turned and perceived that his party had been followed thus far by the singing-master.†
Chpt 32
The quick-sighted scout perceived his danger without knowing how to remedy it.†
Chpt 32
Though his words were unheeded, or rather unheard, his example was followed by his companions, who, by incredible exertions, got near enough to the fugitives to perceive that Cora was borne along between the two warriors while Magua prescribed the direction and manner of their flight.†
Chpt 32

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(1) (perceive as in: perceive the system as unfair)
to view in a certain way so as to form a belief or opinion
(2) (perceive as in: though blind, can perceive light)
to become aware of -- especially by using the senses (to see, hear, smell, feel, or taste)
(3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)

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