Explanation

"Torrent of thoughts" is a common phrase meaning a sudden, intense flow of thoughts — like an outburst.

It's not related to confusion, sleeplessness, or imagination directly.

Torrent = Outburst (a rush or flood of something)

Explanation

In the novel "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" by James Hilton,
Mr. Chips becomes a teacher at the fictional English public (boarding) school called Brookfield.

Explanation

In the novel "Goodbye, Mr. Chips" by James Hilton,
Mr. Chips becomes a teacher at the fictional English public (boarding) school called Brookfield.

Explanation

Clay is a boy of nine or ten.

He needs money to bring his father home, and to buy his mother a present.

His father has left home because of poverty.

Clay needs money to help his parents and bring happiness back to his home. 

So, Clay is going to the beach to look for stuff.

Explanation

In many children's stories or educational texts featuring a character named Clay,

He often goes to the beach to collect or look for interesting things, like shells, driftwood, or lost items

This aligns with the phrase:

Clay goes to the beach to look for stuff.