All 6 Uses of
establish
in
The Last of the Mohicans
- Notwithstanding a constant application of his one armed heel to the flanks of the mare, the most confirmed gait that he could establish was a Canterbury gallop with the hind legs, in which those more forward assisted for doubtful moments, though generally content to maintain a loping trot.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)
- In the course of these civilities, a few sentences were exchanged, that served to establish the appearance of an amicable intercourse between the parties.†
Chpt 6 (definition 1)
- "Has not Magua kept the sun in his face long enough to escape all danger from the Canadians?" he asked, as though no longer doubtful of the good intelligence established between them; "and will not the chief of William Henry be better pleased to see his daughters before another night may have hardened his heart to their loss, to make him less liberal in his reward?"
Chpt 11 (definition 1)established = created
- It decided the question, and effectually established Hawkeye in the possession of his dangerous reputation.†
Chpt 29 (definition 1)
- He sat bent in feebleness, and apparently unconscious of the presence he was in, during the whole of that opening scene, in which the skill of the scout had been so clearly established.
Chpt 29 (definition 2) *established = demonstrated
- They advised her to be attentive to the wants of her companion, and never to forget the distinction which the Manitou had so wisely established between them.
Chpt 33 (definition 1) *established = created
Definitions:
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(1) (establish as in: establish a positive tone) create, start, or set in [a] place
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(2) (establish as in: establish that there is a need) show or determine (cause to be recognized or figure out)