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(in order that) {{n-g|Reduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose}}; in order that.

(therefore, thus) As a result; for that reason; therefore; because of this; due to this.

{{n-g|Used to connect previous conversation or events to the following question.}}

{{n-g|Used to introduce a rhetorical question.}}

(archaic) Provided that; on condition that; as long as.

To the (explicitly stated) extent.

To the (implied) extent.

Very (positive or negative clause).

Very much.

(informal) at all (negative clause).

In the same manner or to the same extent as aforementioned; likewise, also.

{{sense|with as}} To such an extent or degree; as.

Agreeing with actual facts or reality; true.

In that state or manner; with that attribute. {{non-gloss|A proadjective that replaces the aforementioned adjective phrase.}}

(slang) Homosexual.

{{n-g|Used after a pause for thought to introduce a new topic, question or story, or a new thought or question in continuation of an existing topic.}} +

{{n-g|Used as a question to ask for further explanation of something said, often rhetorically or in a dismissive or impolite manner}}.

{{n-g|Used as a meaningless filler word to begin a response to a question.}}

(archaic) Be as you are; stand still; {{n-g|used especially to cows; also used by sailors.}}

That which was previously mentioned.

(someone)

(music) A syllable used in solfège to represent the fifth note of a major scale.

(foods) A type of dairy product, made especially in Japan between the seventh and tenth centuries, by reducing milk by boiling it.