All 7 Uses of
stature
in
Frankenstein
- We perceived a low carriage, fixed on a sledge and drawn by dogs, pass on towards the north, at the distance of half a mile; a being which had the shape of a man, but apparently of gigantic stature, sat in the sledge and guided the dogs.†
Chpt Intr.
- As the minuteness of the parts formed a great hindrance to my speed, I resolved, contrary to my first intention, to make the being of a gigantic stature, that is to say, about eight feet in height, and proportionably large.†
Chpt 4 *
- A flash of lightning illuminated the object, and discovered its shape plainly to me; its gigantic stature, and the deformity of its aspect more hideous than belongs to humanity, instantly informed me that it was the wretch, the filthy daemon, to whom I had given life.†
Chpt 7
- He bounded over the crevices in the ice, among which I had walked with caution; his stature, also, as he approached, seemed to exceed that of man.†
Chpt 10
- I was more agile than they and could subsist upon coarser diet; I bore the extremes of heat and cold with less injury to my frame; my stature far exceeded theirs.†
Chpt 13
- My person was hideous and my stature gigantic.†
Chpt 15
- Over him hung a form which I cannot find words to describe—gigantic in stature, yet uncouth and distorted in its proportions.†
Chpt 24
Definition:
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(stature) a person's height
or:
a high level of respect gained by impressive achievement