Both Uses of
torrent
in
Northanger Abbey
- The wind roared down the chimney, the rain beat in torrents against the windows, and everything seemed to speak the awfulness of her situation.†
Chpt 21 *
- In Eleanor's presence friendship and pride had equally restrained her tears, but no sooner was she gone than they burst forth in torrents.†
Chpt 28
Definition:
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(torrent) an overwhelming amount -- especially of quickly moving water