U202 Grammar -- AS When it is used as a conjunction, AS can mean A) when / while, B) though / although, C) since / because, D) in the way / mannar that, etc., and it can also be E) used in a comparative structure. Study the following sentences and explain the meaning of AS in each sentence. A) when / while B) though / although C) since / because D) in the way / mannar that E) used in a comparative As the saying goes, you cannot eat your cake and have it too. Terrible as was the storm, we continued on our way to our destination. I saw her standing under a tree as I was getting off the bus. As he is a dull boy, we can't expect him to make much progress in a short time. I was as surprised as anyone else when they offered me the job. Try as she might, Sue couldn't get the door open. Alison's face beamed with joy as he was reading the message. I want you to tell her your experience exactly as you have told it to me. Such conservative people as you describe are rare nowadays. At the meeting we will discuss such questions as concern every one of us.