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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Towards evening

Later that day the noise and the shooting gradually receded and towards evening the people around John Paton's house returned to their villages.

Hi,

What time is it when "towards evening" comes to mind? Is it equal to "late afternoon?" Thanks.
  

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"Towards evening" = "as evening approach(es)(ed)".

  • "Towards evening" = "as evening approach(es)(ed)".
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"Towards evening" = "as evening approach(es)(ed)".

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