even
/ˈiːvən/ adverb A2- In reality (used to imply an extreme example in the case mentioned). · Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn sometimes.· Did you even make it through the front door?
- Used to emphasise a comparative. · I was strong before, but now I am even stronger.
- Used to indicate a further degree of comparison. · Bob is taller than Alice, but Cameron is even taller than Bob.
- Rather; that is (used to signal a correction of a previous utterance). · My favorite actor is Jack Nicklaus. Jack Nicholson, even.
Phrasal verbs and expressions
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“Be silent, you simpleton!” cried Danglars, grasping him by the arm, “or I will not answer even for your own safety.
He prayed and supplicated in terms so moving, that even the officer was touched, and, although firm in his duty, he kindly said, “My worthy friend, let me beg of you to calm your apprehensions.
At the same instant his ear caught a sort of indistinct sound on the stairs, followed by the measured tread of soldiery, with the clanking of swords and military accoutrements; then came a hum and buzz as of many voices, so as to deaden even the noisy mirth of the bridal party, among whom a vague feeling of curiosity and apprehension quelled every disposition to talk, and almost instantaneously the most deathlike stillness prevailed.
“Oh, there was no harm meant,” answered Danglars; “at first I certainly did feel somewhat uneasy as to what Fernand might be tempted to do; but when I saw how completely he had mastered his feelings, even so far as to become one of his rival’s attendants, I knew there was no further cause for apprehension.” Caderousse looked full at Fernand—he was ghastly pale.
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