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Definition
to move or slope upward
- We ascended into my room, and the servant presently brought breakfast; but I was unable to contain myself.Chapter 5 (68% in)
- They ascend into the heavens; they have discovered how the blood circulates, and the nature of the air we breathe.Chapter 3 (75% in)
- The storm appeared to approach rapidly, and, on landing, I ascended a low hill, that I might observe its progress.Chapter 7 (43% in)
- Still, as I ascended higher, the valley assumed a more magnificent and astonishing character.Chapter 9 (81% in)
- I passed the bridge of Pelissier, where the ravine, which the river forms, opened before me, and I began to ascend the mountain that overhangs it.Chapter 9 (86% in)
- My mule was brought to the door, and I resolved to ascend to the summit of Montanvert.Chapter 10 (15% in)
- The path, as you ascend higher, is intersected by ravines of snow, down which stones continually roll from above; one of them is particularly dangerous, as the slightest sound, such as even speaking in a loud voice, produces a concussion of air sufficient to draw destruction upon the head of the speaker.Chapter 10 (23% in)
- We crossed the ice, therefore, and ascended the opposite rock.Chapter 10 (98% in)
- I shall ascend my funeral pile triumphantly and exult in the agony of the torturing flames.Chapter 24 (99% in)
There are no more uses of "ascend" in Frankenstein.
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