1851
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1870
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1880
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From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
1913
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From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
1919
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From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
AdditionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Additional notes will be found near the end of this ebook.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
how long something has existed
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All this, of course, is true; but that Cooper did much more than this, has been discovered comparatively recently.
in addition
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Additional notes will be found near the end of this ebook.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All this, of course, is true; but that Cooper did much more than this, has been discovered comparatively recently.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All this, of course, is true; but that Cooper did much more than this, has been discovered comparatively recently.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading All this, of course, is true; but that Cooper did much more than this, has been discovered comparatively recently.
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
Cooper'snounUS /ˈkuːpərz/
possessive form of “cooper” — United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading All this, of course, is true; but that Cooper did much more than this, has been discovered comparatively recently.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
travel across or pass over
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All this, of course, is true; but that Cooper did much more than this, has been discovered comparatively recently.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading All this, of course, is true; but that Cooper did much more than this, has been discovered comparatively recently.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
ebbverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
ebook
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From this reading Additional notes will be found near the end of this ebook.
enamoredadjectiveUS /eˈnæmərd/
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Additional notes will be found near the end of this ebook.
ERNEST
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From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
ERWIN
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From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
Fenimore
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From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
set up or found
From this reading Additional notes will be found near the end of this ebook.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All this, of course, is true; but that Cooper did much more than this, has been discovered comparatively recently.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
idealizedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːəlaɪzd/
exalted to an ideal perfection or excellence
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
irascibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈræsɪbəl/
quickly aroused to anger
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All this, of course, is true; but that Cooper did much more than this, has been discovered comparatively recently.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
lawsuitsnounUS /ˈlɔːsuːts/
plural of “lawsuit” — a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
Leatherstocking
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From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
LEISY
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From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All this, of course, is true; but that Cooper did much more than this, has been discovered comparatively recently.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All this, of course, is true; but that Cooper did much more than this, has been discovered comparatively recently.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Additional notes will be found near the end of this ebook.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Additional notes will be found near the end of this ebook.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Additional notes will be found near the end of this ebook.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading All this, of course, is true; but that Cooper did much more than this, has been discovered comparatively recently.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All this, of course, is true; but that Cooper did much more than this, has been discovered comparatively recently.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Additional notes will be found near the end of this ebook.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Additional notes will be found near the end of this ebook.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading All this, of course, is true; but that Cooper did much more than this, has been discovered comparatively recently.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
voguenounUS /voʊɡ/
the popular taste at a given time
From this reading The explanation is to be found, in part, in the fact that after Cooper’s death in 1851, the vogue of his type of romance having passed also, his popularity suffered a decline reaching its lowest ebb between 1870 and 1880.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
which person or people
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
wildernessnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Additional notes will be found near the end of this ebook.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Further reflection may call to mind that he was enamored of the sea as well as of the wilderness, and that one of his stories had something to do with a spy.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading ERNEST ERWIN LEISY A.B., University of Kansas, 1913 A.M., University of Chicago, 1919 James Fenimore Cooper--so the popular legend runs--was a man who wrote stories about idealized Indians and the wilderness, now read mainly by boys; who created Leatherstocking, the man without a cross; and who spent an irascible old age winning petty lawsuits.
