All 6 Uses of
stimulate
in
The Prairie, by Cooper
- Overcome by a flood of unusual and extraordinary sensations, and stimulated by tender and long dormant recollections, strangely and unexpectedly revived, the old man had just self-command enough to add, in a voice that was hollow and unnatural, through the efforts he made to command it— "Boy, I am that scout; a warrior once, a miserable trapper now!" when the tears broke over his wasted cheeks, out of fountains that had long been dried, and, sinking his face between his knees, he covered it decently with his buckskin garment, and sobbed aloud.†
Chpt 10stimulated = encouraged growth or excitement, or caused something to happen
- "Father," said Abner, whose sluggish nature had gradually been stimulating itself to the exertion of taking so bold a stand, "the boys and I have pretty generally concluded to go out on the search of Asa.†
Chpt 12stimulating = interesting or exciting; or encouraging interest or excitement; or causing something to happen
- Stimulated no less by the unpropitious aspect of the skies, than by his secret uneasiness, he quickened his pace, making long and rapid strides in the direction of the cottage of Inesella.†
Chpt 15stimulated = encouraged growth or excitement, or caused something to happen
- The whole band advanced in a body towards the thicket, until they came to a halt, within a few yards of the precise spot, where Esther had stimulated her sluggish sons to break into the cover.†
Chpt 20
- For many hours the crones of the tribe had been going from lodge to lodge, in order to stimulate the tempers of the warriors to such a pass, as might leave but little room for mercy.†
Chpt 27 *stimulate = to encourage growth or excitement, or to cause something to happen
- Throwing himself on his horse, he made a sign, with the air of a prince to his followers, to imitate his example, interrupting, without ceremony, the war songs and solemn rites by which many among them were stimulating their spirits to deeds of daring.†
Chpt 29stimulating = interesting or exciting; or encouraging interest or excitement; or causing something to happen
Definition:
to encourage growth, interest or excitement, or to cause something to happen