All 4 Uses of
promontory
in
Frankenstein - 1831 version
- The most violent storm hung exactly north of the town, over the part of the lake which lies between the promontory of Belrive and the village of Copet.†
p. 77.6 *
- In one spot you view rugged hills, ruined castles overlooking tremendous precipices, with the dark Rhine rushing beneath; and on the sudden turn of a promontory, flourishing vineyards with green sloping banks and a meandering river and populous towns occupy the scene.†
p. 160.4
- I carefully traced the windings of the land and hailed a steeple which I at length saw issuing from behind a small promontory.†
p. 177.4
- As I turned the promontory I perceived a small neat town and a good harbour, which I entered, my heart bounding with joy at my unexpected escape.†
p. 177.5
Definition:
a high point of land or rock that overlooks land at lower elevation -- often a rocky one that juts out into the sea