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(1):

(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.

(2):

(adv. & conj.) While; during or at the same time that; when; as, he trembled as he spoke.

(3):

(adv. & conj.) Because; since; it being the case that.

(4):

(adv. & conj.) Expressing concession. (Often approaching though in meaning).

(5):

(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 good and evil; you will reap as you sow; do as you are bidden.

(6):

(adv. & conj.) That, introducing or expressing a result or consequence, after the correlatives so and such.

(7):

(adv. & conj.) As if; as though.

(8):

(adv. & conj.) For instance; by way of example; thus; - used to introduce illustrative phrases, sentences, or citations.

(9):

(adv. & conj.) Than.

(10):

(adv. & conj.) Expressing a wish.

(11):

(n.) An ace.

(12):

(n.) A Roman weight, answering to the libra or pound, equal to nearly eleven ounces Troy weight. It was divided into twelve ounces.

(13):

(n.) 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.