Both Uses of
contrast
in
Atonement
- Their sister, who sat between them, with left leg balanced on right knee, was, by contrast, perfectly composed, having liberally applied perfume and changed into a green gingham frock to offset her coloring.†
Chpt 1
- She, by contrast, was leaning into his side, nestling her head on his shoulder and holding on to his shirt at the elbow awkwardly with both hands.†
Chpt 1 *
Definition:
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(contrast as in: contrast their writing styles) point to differences between; or compare to show differences