Both Uses of
rankle
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
- The interval was, consequently, spent in inaction; his grief only became more deep and rankling when he had leisure for reflection, and at length it took so fast hold of his mind that at the end of three months he lay on a bed of sickness, incapable of any exertion.†
p. 34.2 *
- Blasted as thou wert, my agony was still superior to thine, for the bitter sting of remorse will not cease to rankle in my wounds until death shall close them forever.†
p. 225.6
Definition:
to annoy or make angry -- often over a long period of time