Definition of Wax and Wane

Something that decreases (1) decreases in size, quantity, number, intensity or degrees; (2) refuses; or (3) nearing its end. Something that grows does the opposite. It increases in size, quantity, number, intensity or degree. For example, Earth`s moon grows for about two weeks after the new moon and decreases for about two weeks after the full moon. A separate verbal definition of wax must be created. This sense of wax tends to appear in certain sentences, especially poetic wax and nostalgic wax. The flu is on the decline in Wales, with the number of people getting sick falling sharply, according to figures. [Wales online] On the other hand, as gay Republican groups took off, socially conservative groups like the Family Research Council saw their influence diminish. [Washington Post] But as these children go to school, they will see writing grow and lose its use and meaning. [Chattanooga Times Free Press] Today, liberal Protestantism is in retreat, and with it optimistic postmillenarism. Increase and decrease, as in size, number, strength or intensity, as in Enrolment in these programs increases and decreases from year to year.

This expression alludes to the phases of the moon with their periodic changes in size. It was first recorded in the 1300s. Primo de Rivera, who believed that the rebellion was rapidly subsiding, sent 7,000 soldiers back to Spain. She also practices engraving, pen and ink drawing, as well as pencil and watercolor sketches. Two multi-branched candelabra holding wax lights illuminate the game brilliantly. Place flour, baking powder, baking powder and salt on parchment paper or waxed paper. As this list shows, sentences usually range to a short prison term and/or a moderately high fine. Finally, there were only four or five flames left, which swayed weakly in their melted wax basins. I write this not to become poetic about the landscapes in which we are allowed to drink every day, but to recognize what unites us. [Harbour Lighthouse] Her eldest daughter married in America and was known as a wax model maker in New York City. Forgive me because I am nostalgic for a year that served a variety of delights.

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