Both Uses of
alleviate
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
- You come to us now to share a misery which nothing can alleviate; yet you presence will, I hope, revive our father, who seems sinking under his misfortune; and your persuasions will induce poor Elizabeth to cease her vain and tormenting self-accusations.†
p. 79.8 *
- The labours I endured were no longer to be alleviated by the bright sun or gentle breezes of spring; all joy was but a mockery which insulted my desolate state and made me feel more painfully that I was not made for the enjoyment of pleasure.†
p. 143.8alleviated = reduced something bad
Definition:
to lessen something that is bad -- especially to lessen pain