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Definition or meaning of the English word As
Expressing concession. Often approaching though in meaning. (adv. & conj.). A Roman weight; answering to the libra or pound; equal to nearly eleven ounces Troy weight. It was divided into twelve ounces. (n.). Expressing a wish. (adv. & conj.). For instance; by way of example; thus; -- used to introduce illustrative phrases; sentences; or citations. (adv. & conj.). That; introducing or expressing a result or consequence; after the correlatives so and such. (adv. & conj.). Because; since; it being the case that. (adv. & conj.). While; during or at the same time that; when; as; he trembled as he spoke. (adv. & conj.). In the idea; character; or condition of; -- limiting the view to certain attributes or relations; as; virtue considered as virtue; this actor will appear as Hamlet. (adv. & conj.). Denoting equality or likeness in kind; degree; or manner; like; similar to; in the same manner with or in which; in accordance with; in proportion to; to the extent or degree in which or to which; equally; no less than; as; ye shall be as gods; knowing go (adv. & conj.). A Roman copper coin; originally of a pound weight 12 oz.; but reduced; after the first Punic war; to two ounces; in the second Punic war; to one ounce; and afterwards to half an ounce. (n.). As if; as though. (adv. & conj.). |
