evening. see eve, n. 1.-level, smooth, or equal in surface; not rough; free from irregularities; hence uniform in rate of motion of action; as, even ground; an even speed; an even course of conduct.-equable; not easily ruffed or disturbed; calm; uniformly self-possessed; as, an even temper.-parallel; on a level; reaching the same limit.-balanced; adjusted; fair; equitable; impartial; just to both side; owing nothing on either side; -- said of accounts, bargains, or persons indebted; as, our accounts are even; an even bargain.-without an irregularity, flaw, or blemish; pure.-associate; fellow; of the same condition.-not odd; capable of division by two without a remainder; -- said of numbers; as, 4 and 10 are even numbers.-to make even or level; to level; to lay smooth.-to equal-to place in an equal state, as to obligation, or in a state in which nothing is due on either side; to balance, as accounts; to make quits.-to set right; to complete.-to act up to; to keep pace with.-to be equal.-in an equal or precisely similar manner; equally; precisely; just; likewise; as well.-up to, or down to, an unusual measure or level; so much as; fully; quite.-as might not be expected; -- serving to introduce what is unexpected or less expected.-at the very time; in the very case.