as well as definitions Merriam Webster's I. conjunction Date: 15th century and in addition ; and < brave as well as loyal > II. preposition Date: 1589 in addition to ; besides < the coach, as well as the team, is ready > Webster's 1913 Dictionary Well ...
as good as definitions Merriam Webster's phrasal in effect ; virtually < as good as dead > Webster's 1913 Dictionary As As ([a^]z), adv. & conj. [OE. as, als, alse, also, ...
as far as definitions Merriam Webster's I. conjunction Date: 14th century to the extent or degree that < is safe, as far as we know > — often used in expressions like “as far as (something) goes” and “as far as (something) is concerned” ...
As definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary AS, adv. az. [Gr. But more probably the English word is ... from als.] 1. Literally, like; even; similar. "Ye shall be as Gods, knowing good and evil." "As far as we can see," that is, like far, equally far. Hence it may be explained by in like manner; as, do as you are commanded. 2. It was formerly ...
as for definitions Merriam Webster's preposition Date: 15th century with regard to ; concerning < as for the others, they'll arrive later > Webster's 1913 Dictionary As As ([a^]z), adv. & conj. [OE. as, als, alse, also, al swa, AS. eal sw[=a], lit. all so; hence, quite so, ...
as well definitions WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005) adv 1: in ... he has a Mercedes, too" [syn: besides, too, also, likewise, as well] Merriam Webster's phrasal 1. in addition ; also < there were other features as well > 2. to the same extent or degree ; as much < open as well to the poor as to the rich > 3. with equivalent, comparable, or more ...
As as definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary As As ([a^]z), adv. & conj. [OE. as, als, alse, also, al swa, AS. eal sw[=a], lit. all so; hence, quite so, ...
As good as one's word definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary As As ([a^]z), adv. & conj. [OE. as, als, alse, also, al swa, AS. eal sw[=a], lit. all so; hence, quite so, ...
As far forth as definitions Webster's 1913 Dictionary As As ([a^]z), adv. & conj. [OE. as, als, alse, also, al swa, AS. eal sw[=a], lit. all so; hence, quite so, ...
as if definitions Merriam Webster's conjunction Date: 13th century 1. as it would be if < it was as if he had lost his last friend > 2. as one would do if < he ran as if ghosts were chasing him > 3. that < it seemed as if the day would never end > Webster's 1913 ...
... inclosed place or given line; opposed to in or within; as, to go out and come in; to rush out. 2 ... To the end. Hear me out. 11. Loudly; without restraint; as, to laugh out. 12. Not in the hands of the ... land is out upon a lease. 13. In an error. As a musician that will always play, and yet is always ... part, and I am out. 15. Uncovered; with clothes torn; as, to be out at the knees or elbows. 16. Away, so as to consume; as, to sleep out the best time in the morning. ...
... by it; placed or lying in contact with the surface; as, my book is on the table; the table stands on ... 2. Coming or falling to the surface of any thing; as, rain falls on the earth. Whosoever shall fall on this ... contact with the surface, upper part or outside of anything; as, to play on a harp, a violin, or a drum. 4. Noting addition; as heaps on heaps; mischief on mischief; loss on loss. 5 ... bank, side or shore. 6. It denotes resting for support; as, to depend on, to rely on; hence, the ground of any thing; as, he will covenant on certain considerations or conditions; the ...
... Philo (circa 20 BC-50 AD) 8. The New Testament as a Witness (circa 50-100 AD) 9. 4 Esdras (circa ... The problem of how we came by 39 books known as Old Testament "Scripture" is a purely historical investigation. The question ... known; but it is safe to say that the idea, as an idea, existed long before there was any special phrase ... were suitable to be read in the synagogue were designated as books which "defile the hands." What this very peculiar oriental ... akin to that of taboo. That is to say, just as certain garments worn by worshippers in encircling the sacred Kaaba ... outside the mosque, but must be left at the door as the worshippers quit the sanctuary, so the Hebrew writings ...
Writing definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary WRITING, ppr. 1. Forming, as characters, with a pen, style or graver. 2. a. Used or intended for writing; as writing paper. WRITING, n. 1. The act or art of ... thing written or expressed in letters; hence, any legal instrument, as a deed, a receipt, a bond, an agreement, etc. 3. A book; any written composition; a pamphlet; as the writings of Addison. 4. An inscription. John 19. 5 ... century 1. the act or process of one who writes: as a. the act or art of forming visible letters or ... or practice of literary or musical composition 2. something written: as a. letters or characters that serve as visible signs ...
... Probably the radical sense is to speak, name or tell, as our word tell, in the other dialects, is to number. Number may be allied to name, as the Spaniards use nombre for name, and the French word ... unit reference to other units, or in reckoning, counting, enumerating; as, one is the first number; a simple number. 2. An ... cardinal numbers are those which express the amount of units; as 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10. Ordinal numbers are those which express order; as first, second, third, fourth, etc. Determinate number, is that referred to a given unit, as a ternary or three; an indeterminate number, is referred ...