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as to
(encz) | as to,co se týče Rostislav Svoboda |
as to
(encz) | as to,pokud jde o Rostislav Svoboda |
As to
(gcide) | as \as\ ([a^]z), adv. & conj. [OE. as, als, alse, also, al swa,
AS. eal sw[=a], lit. all so; hence, quite so, quite as: cf.
G. als as, than, also so, then. See Also.]
1. 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 good and evil; you will reap as you
sow; do as you are bidden.
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His spiritual attendants adjured him, as he loved
his soul, to emancipate his brethren. --Macaulay.
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Note: As is often preceded by one of the antecedent or
correlative words such, same, so, or as, in expressing
an equality or comparison; as, give us such things as
you please, and so long as you please, or as long as
you please; he is not so brave as Cato; she is as
amiable as she is handsome; come as quickly as
possible. "Bees appear fortunately to prefer the same
colors as we do." --Lubbock. As, in a preceding part of
a sentence, has such or so to answer correlatively to
it; as with the people, so with the priest.
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2. 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.
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The beggar is greater as a man, than is the man
merely as a king. --Dewey.
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3. While; during or at the same time that; when; as, he
trembled as he spoke.
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As I return I will fetch off these justices. --Shak.
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4. Because; since; it being the case that.
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As the population of Scotland had been generally
trained to arms . . . they were not indifferently
prepared. --Sir W.
Scott.
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5. Expressing concession. (Often approaching though in
meaning).
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We wish, however, to avail ourselves of the
interest, transient as it may be, which this work
has excited. --Macaulay.
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6. That, introducing or expressing a result or consequence,
after the correlatives so and such. [Obs.]
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I can place thee in such abject state, as help shall
never find thee. --Rowe.
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So as, so that. [Obs.]
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The relations are so uncertain as they require a
great deal of examination. --Bacon.
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7. As if; as though. [Obs. or Poetic]
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He lies, as he his bliss did know. --Waller.
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8. For instance; by way of example; thus; -- used to
introduce illustrative phrases, sentences, or citations.
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9. Than. [Obs. & R.]
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The king was not more forward to bestow favors on
them as they free to deal affronts to others their
superiors. --Fuller.
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10. Expressing a wish. [Obs.] "As have,"
Note: i. e., may he have. --Chaucer.
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As . . as. See So . . as, under So.
As far as, to the extent or degree. "As far as can be
ascertained." --Macaulay.
As far forth as, as far as. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
As for, or As to, in regard to; with respect to.
As good as, not less than; not falling short of.
As good as one's word, faithful to a promise.
As if, or As though, of the same kind, or in the same
condition or manner, that it would be if.
As it were (as if it were), a qualifying phrase used to
apologize for or to relieve some expression which might be
regarded as inappropriate or incongruous; in a manner.
As now, just now. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
As swythe, as quickly as possible. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
As well, also; too; besides. --Addison.
As well as, equally with, no less than. "I have
understanding as well as you." --Job xii. 3.
As yet, until now; up to or at the present time; still;
now.
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| | podobné slovo | definícia |
as to
(encz) | as to,co se týče Rostislav Svobodaas to,pokud jde o Rostislav Svoboda |
has to
(encz) | has to,musí |
has to do with
(encz) | has to do with,týče se has to do with,týká se |
midas touch
(encz) | Midas touch, |
so as to
(encz) | so as to, adv: |
it has to be shown
(czen) | It Has To Be Shown,IHTBS[zkr.] |
True as touch
(gcide) | Touch \Touch\, n. [Cf. F. touche. See Touch, v. ]
1. The act of touching, or the state of being touched;
contact.
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Their touch affrights me as a serpent's sting.
--Shak.
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2. (Physiol.) The sense by which pressure or traction exerted
on the skin is recognized; the sense by which the
properties of bodies are determined by contact; the
tactile sense. See Tactile sense, under Tactile.
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The spider's touch, how exquisitely fine. --Pope.
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Note: Pure tactile feelings are necessarily rare, since
temperature sensations and muscular sensations are more
or less combined with them. The organs of touch are
found chiefly in the epidermis of the skin and certain
underlying nervous structures.
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3. Act or power of exciting emotion.
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Not alone
The death of Fulvia, with more urgent touches,
Do strongly speak to us. --Shak.
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4. An emotion or affection.
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A true, natural, and a sensible touch of mercy.
--Hooker.
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5. Personal reference or application. [Obs.]
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Speech of touch toward others should be sparingly
used. --Bacon.
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6. A stroke; as, a touch of raillery; a satiric touch; hence,
animadversion; censure; reproof.
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I never bare any touch of conscience with greater
regret. --Eikon
Basilike.
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7. A single stroke on a drawing or a picture.
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Never give the least touch with your pencil till you
have well examined your design. --Dryden.
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8. Feature; lineament; trait.
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Of many faces, eyes, and hearts,
To have the touches dearest prized. --Shak.
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9. The act of the hand on a musical instrument; bence, in the
plural, musical notes.
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Soft stillness and the night
Become the touches of sweet harmony. --Shak.
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10. A small quantity intermixed; a little; a dash.
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Eyes La touch of Sir Peter Lely in them. --Hazlitt.
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Madam, I have a touch of your condition. --Shak.
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11. A hint; a suggestion; slight notice.
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A small touch will put him in mind of them.
--Bacon.
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12. A slight and brief essay. [Colloq.]
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Print my preface in such form as, in the
booksellers' phrase, will make a sixpenny touch.
--Swift.
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13. A touchstone; hence, stone of the sort used for
touchstone. [Obs.] " Now do I play the touch." --Shak.
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A neat new monument of touch and alabaster.
--Fuller.
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14. Hence, examination or trial by some decisive standard;
test; proof; tried quality.
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Equity, the true touch of all laws. --Carew.
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Friends of noble touch . --Shak.
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15. (Mus.) The particular or characteristic mode of action,
or the resistance of the keys of an instrument to the
fingers; as, a heavy touch, or a light touch; also, the
manner of touching, striking, or pressing the keys of a
piano; as, a legato touch; a staccato touch.
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16. (Shipbilding) The broadest part of a plank worked top and
but (see Top and but, under Top, n.), or of one
worked anchor-stock fashion (that is, tapered from the
middle to both ends); also, the angles of the stern
timbers at the counters. --J. Knowles.
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17. (Football) That part of the field which is beyond the
line of flags on either side. --Encyc. of Rural Sports.
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18. A boys' game; tag.
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19. (Change Ringing) A set of changes less than the total
possible on seven bells, that is, less than 5,040.
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20. An act of borrowing or stealing. [Slang]
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21. Tallow; -- a plumber's term. [Eng.]
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In touch
(a) (Football), outside of bounds. --T. Hughes.
(b) in communication; communicating, once or repeatedly.
To be in touch,
(a) to be in contact, communication, or in sympathy.
(b) to be aware of current events.
To keep touch.
(a) To be true or punctual to a promise or engagement
[Obs.]; hence, to fulfill duly a function.
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My mind and senses keep touch and time. --Sir
W. Scott.
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(b) To keep in contact; to maintain connection or
sympathy; -- with with or of. Also
to keep in touch.
Touch and go, a phrase descriptive of a narrow escape.
True as touch (i. e., touchstone), quite true. [Obs.]
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midas touch
(wn) | Midas touch
n 1: an ability to make and manage large amounts of money |
petronas towers
(wn) | Petronas Towers
n 1: twin skyscrapers built in Kuala Lumpur in 1997; 1482 feet
high |
simchas torah
(wn) | Simchas Torah
n 1: (Judaism) a Jewish holy day celebrated on the 22nd or 23rd
of Tishri to celebrate the completion of the annual cycle
of readings of the Torah [syn: Shimchath Torah, {Simchat
Torah}, Simhath Torah, Simhat Torah, Simchas Torah,
Rejoicing over the Law, Rejoicing of the Law,
Rejoicing in the Law] |
texas toad
(wn) | Texas toad
n 1: nocturnal burrowing toad of mesquite woodland and prairies
of the United States southwest [syn: Texas toad, {Bufo
speciosus}] |
texas tortoise
(wn) | Texas tortoise
n 1: close relative to the desert tortoise; may be reclassified
as a member of genus Xerobates |
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