Both Uses of
temerity
in
The Deerslayer
- This decided feat was no sooner accomplished than the woman resumed her sway; Judith looked over the stern to ascertain what had become of the man, and the expression of her eyes softened to concern, next, her cheek crimsoned between shame and surprise at her own temerity, and then she laughed in her own merry and sweet manner.†
Chpt 4 *temerity = boldness to say something others consider rude or upsetting
- A young Indian came bounding through the Huron ranks, leaping into the very centre of the circle, in a way to denote the utmost confidence, or a temerity bordering on foolhardiness.†
Chpt 30
Definition:
boldness -- typically to say something others consider rude or upsetting