All 4 Uses of
torrent
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
- Besides, in drawing the picture of my early days, I also record those events which led, by insensible steps, to my after tale of misery, for when I would account to myself for the birth of that passion which afterwards ruled my destiny I find it arise, like a mountain river, from ignoble and almost forgotten sources; but, swelling as it proceeded, it became the torrent which, in its course, has swept away all my hopes and joys.†
p. 40.5
- Life and death appeared to me ideal bounds, which I should first break through, and pour a torrent of light into our dark world.†
p. 55.1 *
- The rain was pouring in torrents, and thick mists hid the summits of the mountains, so that I even saw not the faces of those mighty friends.†
p. 99.9torrents = overwhelming amounts
- There were no horses to be procured, and I must return by the lake; but the wind was unfavourable, and the rain fell in torrents.†
p. 201.1
Definition:
an overwhelming amount -- especially of quickly moving water