All 14 Uses of
contrast
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- "I was at the festival of my marriage, monsieur," said the young man, his voice slightly tremulous, so great was the contrast between that happy moment and the painful ceremony he was now undergoing;
Chpt 7-8 (definition 1) *contrast = difference
- so great was the contrast between the sombre aspect of M. de Villefort and the radiant face of Mercedes.
Chpt 7-8 (definition 1)
- However much the ballet might have claimed his attention, Franz was too deeply occupied with the beautiful Greek to take any note of it; while she seemed to experience an almost childlike delight in watching it, her eager, animated looks contrasting strongly with the utter indifference of her companion, who, during the whole time the piece lasted, never even moved, not even when the furious, crashing din produced by the trumpets, cymbals, and Chinese bells sounded their loudest from…
Chpt 33-34 (definition 1)contrasting = differing
- The French way of living is utterly unknown to me, and up to the present time I have followed the Eastern customs, which are entirely in contrast to the Parisian.
Chpt 39-40 (definition 2)in contrast = different
- He was a man of forty to forty-five years, but he seemed at least fifty, and his black mustache and eyebrows contrasted strangely with his almost white hair, which was cut short, in the military fashion.
Chpt 41-42 (definition 1)contrasted = differed
- In contrast with the old man, who is dragging his way to the tomb, are two children just entering into life—Valentine, the daughter by my first wife—Mademoiselle Renee de Saint-Meran—and Edward, the boy whose life you have this day saved.
Chpt 47-48 (definition 2)in contrast = in a comparison that shows differences
- Her mouth, which might have been found fault with as too large, displayed teeth of pearly whiteness, rendered still more conspicuous by the brilliant carmine of her lips, contrasting vividly with her naturally pale complexion.
Chpt 53-54 (definition 1)contrasting = differing (in brightness or tone)
- And Maximilian was patient, and employed himself in mentally contrasting the two girls,—one fair, with soft languishing eyes, a figure gracefully bending like a weeping willow; the other a brunette, with a fierce and haughty expression, and as straight as a poplar.
Chpt 57-58 (definition 2) *contrasting = pointing to differences between
- It is unnecessary to state that, in the eyes of the young man, Valentine did not suffer by the contrast.
Chpt 57-58 (definition 1)contrast = notable difference
- His calm and serene look formed a singular contrast to Albert's grief-stricken face, who approached also, followed by the other four young men.
Chpt 89-90 (definition 1)contrast = an unmissable difference when compared side-x-side
- The count was dressed in black and with his habitual simplicity; his white waistcoat displayed his expansive noble chest and his black stock was singularly noticeable because of its contrast with the deadly paleness of his face.
Chpt 95-96 (definition 1)contrast = notable difference
- "Yes, Morrel," said Monte Cristo, with a calmness which contrasted strangely with the young man's excitement; "yes, I would do so."
Chpt 105-106 (definition 1)contrasted = differed
- Madame de Morcerf had lived there since leaving her house; the continual silence of the spot oppressed her; still, seeing that Albert continually watched her countenance to judge the state of her feelings, she constrained herself to assume a monotonous smile of the lips alone, which, contrasted with the sweet and beaming expression that usually shone from her eyes, seemed like "moonlight on a statue,"—yielding light without warmth.
Chpt 105-106 (definition 1)
- The walls were hollowed out in sepulchres, one above the other, and which seemed in contrast with the white stones to open their large dark eyes, like those which we see on the faces of the dead.
Chpt 113-114 (definition 2)in contrast = in a comparison that shows differences
Definitions:
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(1) (contrast as in: there is a contrast) a difference -- especially a notable difference; or the side-x-side arrangement of things that draws attention to an unmissable difference
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(2) (contrast as in: contrast their writing styles) point to differences between; or compare to show differences