All 3 Uses of
torrent
in
Tunnel In the Sky
- He tried to hold his place in the torrent and recover his possessions, but the guard prodded him again and he was forced to move on barehanded.†
Chpt 1 *
- There were a few dispirited ponies dragging two-wheeled carts much too big for them but most of the torrent had only that which they could carry.†
Chpt 1
- But his rational self was struggling in a torrent of anger, bitter and self-righteous.†
Chpt 14
Definition:
an overwhelming amount -- especially of quickly moving water