All 10 Uses of
torment
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- One thought in particular tormented him: namely, that during his journey hither he had sat so still, whereas he might, a dozen times, have plunged into the sea, and, thanks to his powers of swimming, for which he was famous, have gained the shore, concealed himself until the arrival of a Genoese or Spanish vessel, escaped to Spain or Italy, where Mercedes and his father could have joined him.†
Chpt 7-8
- I can well believe that so learned a person as yourself would prefer absolute solitude to being tormented with the company of one as ignorant and uninformed as myself.†
Chpt 17-18 *
- Franz passed the night in confused dreams respecting the two meetings he had already had with his mysterious tormentor, and in waking speculations as to what the morrow would produce.†
Chpt 33-34
- Acting by my advice, my poor sister had refused to comply with the unreasonable demands of Benedetto, who was continually tormenting her for money, as long as he believed there was a sou left in her possession.†
Chpt 45-46
- Women, on the contrary, are rarely tormented with remorse; for the decision does not come from you,—your misfortunes are generally imposed upon you, and your faults the results of others' crimes."†
Chpt 67-68
- Morrel tormented his so effectually that they struck eight at half-past six.†
Chpt 73-74
- No, truly; you may believe me if you will; at the end of every month I am tormented by remorse.†
Chpt 81-82
- And will you not torment me any more?†
Chpt 81-82
- Why do you torment them?†
Chpt 93-94
- You may torture, torment, kill me, but you shall not have my signature again!†
Chpt 115-116
Definition:
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(torment) to cause or to experience great mental or physical suffering