Both Uses of
surmount
in
The Scarlet Letter
- Thus Hester Prynne, whose heart had lost its regular and healthy throb, wandered without a clue in the dark labyrinth of mind; now turned aside by an insurmountable precipice; now starting back from a deep chasm.†
Chpt 13
- He wore a profusion of ribbons on his garment, and gold lace on his hat, which was also encircled by a gold chain, and surmounted with a feather.†
Chpt 21 *
Definition:
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(surmount) overcome (to successfully deal with an obstacle)