All 4 Uses of
affectation
in
The Deerslayer
- He struck the butt of his rifle on the bottom of the scow, with a species of defiance, and began to whistle a low air with an affectation of indifference.†
Chpt 19 *affectation = behaving in an artificial way to make an impression
- Hurry set about repairing his moccasins, by the light of a blazing knot; Chingachgook seated himself in gloomy thought, while Deerslayer proceeded, in a manner equally free from affectation and concern, to examine 'Killdeer', the rifle of Hutter that has been already mentioned, and which subsequently became so celebrated, in the hands of the individual who was now making a survey of its merits.†
Chpt 23
- "Harkee, Sarpent," he continued more gravely, though too simply for affectation; "this is easierly explained than an Indian brain may fancy.†
Chpt 25
- "Deerslayer," she said, after a considerable pause, "this is not a moment for affectation, deception, or a want of frankness of any sort.†
Chpt 32