Both Uses of
torrid
in
Moby Dick
- His pure tight skin was an excellent fit; and closely wrapped up in it, and embalmed with inner health and strength, like a revivified Egyptian, this Starbuck seemed prepared to endure for long ages to come, and to endure always, as now; for be it Polar snow or torrid sun, like a patent chronometer, his interior vitality was warranted to do well in all climates.†
Chpt 25-27
- The Pagan leopards—the unrecking and unworshipping things, that live; and seek, and give no reasons for the torrid life they feel!†
Chpt 34-36 *
Definition:
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(torrid) hot -- as in temperature, intense emotions (especially passion), or intense pace