Question

This line from Frankenstein by Mary Shelley: I had gazed on him while unfinished; he was ugly then, but when those muscles and joints were rendered capable of motion, it became a thing such as even Dante could not have conceived. Which definition of render is most likely suited for this line?
a. 14th Century: hand over, deliver
b. 15th Century: to return, as in thanks
c. 16th Century: to represent or depict
d. 20th Century: to make

Answer 1

"d. 20th Century: to make" would be the definition of render most likely suited for this line, since in this case the scientist is putting Frankenstein together and making him functional. 

Answer 2

Answer: D.  20th Century: to make.

Explanation: In the given line from "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley we can see how the speaker (Dr. Frankenstein) is describing his creation, how ugly it was and how he was able to move. In this lines the definition of "render" that is most likely suited is the one from the 20th century: to make. When we replace this definition in the sentence, it makes perfect sense: "..when those muscles and joints were made capable of motion.."