All 4 Uses of
vary
in
Inheritance, by Christopher Paolini
- When he felt ready for the battle to come, he abandoned himself to his waking dreams, which were more varied and energetic than usual, for despite his meditation, the prospect of the approaching action stirred his blood and would not allow him to relax.†
Chpt 17varied = differed; or changed
- The dirt must have particles of varying size, so that it will stick together properly.†
Chpt 23 *varying = differing; or changing
- They partitioned the interior of the woods into cells of varying size, which made it difficult to see more than fifty feet in any direction.†
Chpt 50
- At first he assumed it was a mote of dust, but then he noticed that the point never varied in its distance from Saphira, and when he saw it, it was always in the same place.†
Chpt 59varied = differed; or changed
Definition:
to be different, or to change
Vary is often used to describe small differences or changes--especially about things of the same type. It would be more common to say "The weight of full-grown elephants varies depending upon diet and other factors," than to say "The weight of elephants varies from that of mice."