All 4 Uses of
ravine
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
- The weight upon my spirit was sensibly lightened as I plunged yet deeper in the ravine of Arve.†
p. 97.6 *ravine = deep, narrow, steep-sided valley
- 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.†
p. 97.9
- They congregated round me; the unstained snowy mountain-top, the glittering pinnacle, the pine woods, and ragged bare ravine, the eagle, soaring amidst the clouds—they all gathered round me and bade me be at peace.†
p. 99.8
- 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.†
p. 100.6
Definition:
a deep, narrow, steep-sided gorge or valley -- especially one formed by running water