All 15 Uses of

dispute

in

The Pioneers by Cooper

Educated in the most dependent loyalty, Mr. Effingham had, from the commencement of the disputes between the colonists and the crown, warmly maintained what he believed to be the just prerogatives of his prince; while, on the other hand, the clear head and independent mind of Temple had induced him to espouse the cause of the people.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)

This difference in opinion had long been a subject of amicable dispute between them: but, Latterly, the contest was getting to be too important to admit of trivial discussions on the part of Marmaduke, whose acute discernment was already catching faint glimmerings of the important events that were in embryo.†
Chpt 2 (definition 1)

But when any dispute between his lawful and his real master occurred, the black felt too much deference for both to express any opinion.†
Chpt 4 (definition 1)

Doctrine it was necessary to preach, for nothing less would have satisfied the disputatious people who were his listeners, and who would have interpreted silence on his part into a tacit acknowledgment of the superficial nature of his creed.†
Chpt 11 (definition 2)

But heresies have polluted every church, and schisms are the fruit of disputation.†
Chpt 11 (definition 2) *

She recollected the youth of Elizabeth, and thought it no difficult task, under present appearances, to exercise that power indirectly which hitherto she had enjoyed undisputed.†
Chpt 15 (definition 2)

The discussions and disputes concerning the last shot were now abating, it having been determined that if the turkey's head had been anywhere but just where it was at that moment, the bird must certainly have been killed.†
Chpt 17 (definition 1)

It appears that there was no agreement, either in writing or in words, on the disputed point; therefore we must reason from analogy, which is, as it were, comparing one thing with another.†
Chpt 17 (definition 2)

The presence of Marmaduke did not interrupt the sports, which were resumed by loud and clamorous disputes concerning the conditions of a chance that involved the life of a bird of much inferior quality to the last.†
Chpt 18 (definition 1) *

For a week, the dark covering of the Otsego was left to the undisturbed possession of two eagles, who alighted on the centre of its field, and sat eyeing their undisputed territory.†
Chpt 22 (definition 2)

The fire from the distant part of the field had driven a single pigeon below the flock to which it belonged, and, frightened with the constant reports of the muskets, it was approaching the spot where the disputants stood, darting first from One side and then to the other, cutting the air with the swiftness of lightning, and making a noise with its wings not unlike the rushing of a bullet.†
Chpt 22 (definition 2)

I shall not dispute the matter, Judge Temple; this night will I go; and I invite the company to attend, and then let them decide between us.†
Chpt 23 (definition 1)

"Well, he is one," said Marmaduke, with the air of a man that was determined not to dispute the point.†
Chpt 29 (definition 1)

I've often heard that point disputed; but it's so easy to get a man naturalized, that it's of little consequence where he was born.†
Chpt 31 (definition 2)

He was endeavoring to impress the mind of the grand juror with the merits of a cause now at issue, Along with these was a pedestrian, who, having thrown a rifle frock over his shirt, and placed his best wool hat above his sunburnt visage, had issued from his retreat in the woods by a footpath, and was striving to keep company with the others, on his way to hear and to decide the disputes of his neighbors, as a petit juror.†
Chpt 33 (definition 1)

Definitions:

(2) (dispute as in: She disputes his claim.)
challenge, argue about, or fight over