All 4 Uses of
promontory
in
Frankenstein
- The most violent storm hung exactly north of the town, over the part of the lake which lies between the promontory of Belrive and the village of Copet.†
Chpt 7 *
- In one spot you view rugged hills, ruined castles overlooking tremendous precipices, with the dark Rhine rushing beneath; and on the sudden turn of a promontory, flourishing vineyards with green sloping banks and a meandering river and populous towns occupy the scene.†
Chpt 18
- I carefully traced the windings of the land and hailed a steeple which I at length saw issuing from behind a small promontory.†
Chpt 20
- As I turned the promontory I perceived a small neat town and a good harbour, which I entered, my heart bounding with joy at my unexpected escape.†
Chpt 20
Definition:
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(promontory) a high point of land or rock that overlooks land at lower elevation -- often a rocky one that juts out into the sea