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adverb • At that time; then. preposition • Introduces a comparison, and is associated with comparatives, and with words such as more, less, and fewer. Typically, it seeks to measure the force of an adjective or similar description between two predicates. conjunction • Used in comparisons, to introduce the basis of comparison. • (obsolete outside dialectal, usually used with for) Because; for. | ||||||||
| 20% | 4 | Comparative form of little | ||||||
adjective • (comparative of `little' usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree adverb • used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs, indicates that the adjective or adverb is less of something • comparative of little adjective satellite • (usually preceded by `no') lower in quality • (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer | ||||||||
| 20% | 5 | Partial or comparative darkness | ||||||
noun • relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body • a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color • protective covering that protects something from direct sunlight • a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude • a position of relative inferiority • a slight amount or degree of difference • a mental representation of some haunting experience • a representation of the effect of shadows in a picture or drawing (as by shading or darker pigment) • a protective ornamental covering for a lamp, used to screen a light bulb from direct view verb • cast a shadow over • represent the effect of shade or shadow on • protect from light, heat, or view • vary slightly • pass from one quality such as color to another by a slight degree | ||||||||
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