The Only Use of
retrospect
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
- As Mr. Kirwin said this, notwithstanding the agitation I endured on this retrospect of my sufferings, I also felt considerable surprise at the knowledge he seemed to possess concerning me.†
p. 184.2retrospect = to review with hindsight
Definition:
to review with hindsight (with the understanding that comes after seeing how things turned out)