All 20 Uses of
cease
in
Frankenstein
- At that age I became acquainted with the celebrated poets of our own country; but it was only when it had ceased to be in my power to derive its most important benefits from such a conviction that I perceived the necessity of becoming acquainted with more languages than that of my native country.†
Chpt Intr.
- It was indeed but a passing trance, that only made me feel with renewed acuteness so soon as, the unnatural stimulus ceasing to operate, I had returned to my old habits.†
Chpt 4
- The thunder ceased; but the rain still continued, and the scene was enveloped in an impenetrable darkness.†
Chpt 7 *
- 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 selfaccusations.†
Chpt 7
- The immense mountains and precipices that overhung me on every side, the sound of the river raging among the rocks, and the dashing of the waterfalls around spoke of a power mighty as Omnipotence—and I ceased to fear or to bend before any being less almighty than that which had created and ruled the elements, here displayed in their most terrific guise.†
Chpt 9
- Then again the kindly influence ceased to act—I found myself fettered again to grief and indulging in all the misery of reflection.†
Chpt 9
- For a long time I could not conceive how one man could go forth to murder his fellow, or even why there were laws and governments; but when I heard details of vice and bloodshed, my wonder ceased and I turned away with disgust and loathing.†
Chpt 13
- This may not be; cease to argue the point, for I cannot consent.†
Chpt 17
- But I am a blasted tree; the bolt has entered my soul; and I felt then that I should survive to exhibit what I shall soon cease to be—a miserable spectacle of wrecked humanity, pitiable to others and intolerable to myself.†
Chpt 19
- Henry wished to dissuade me, but seeing me bent on this plan, ceased to remonstrate.†
Chpt 19
- Devil, cease; and do not poison the air with these sounds of malice.†
Chpt 20
- At these moments I often endeavoured to put an end to the existence I loathed, and it required unceasing attendance and vigilance to restrain me from committing some dreadful act of violence.†
Chpt 21
- I rushed towards her and embraced her with ardour, but the deadly languor and coldness of the limbs told me that what I now held in my arms had ceased to be the Elizabeth whom I had loved and cherished.†
Chpt 23
- The murderous mark of the fiend's grasp was on her neck, and the breath had ceased to issue from her lips.†
Chpt 23
- The rain had ceased for a moment, and I saw the fish play in the waters as they had done a few hours before; they had then been observed by Elizabeth.†
Chpt 23
- Cease; you know not what it is you say.†
Chpt 23
- And now my wanderings began which are to cease but with life.†
Chpt 24
- When he heard the sound of my approach, he ceased to utter exclamations of grief and horror and sprung towards the window.†
Chpt 24
- But it was not so; thou didst seek my extinction, that I might not cause greater wretchedness; and if yet, in some mode unknown to me, thou hadst not ceased to think and feel, thou wouldst not desire against me a vengeance greater than that which I feel.†
Chpt 24
- 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.†
Chpt 24
Definition:
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(cease) to stop or discontinue