All 3 Uses of
prodigious
in
Treasure Island
- The Spaniards were so prodigiously afraid of him that, I tell you, sir, I was sometimes proud he was an Englishman.†
Chpt 6prodigiously = enormously; or with a magnitude or degree that is far beyond what is usual
- "Hawkins, I put prodigious faith in you," added the squire.
Chpt 12 *prodigious = far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
- "John Silver," he said, "you're a prodigious villain and imposter—a monstrous imposter, sir.†
Chpt 33
Definition:
enormous; or far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree