towards

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Toward \To"ward\, Towards \To"wards\ adv.
   Near; at hand; in state of preparation.
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         Do you hear sught, sir, of a battle toward ? --Shak.
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         We have a trifling foolish banquet Towards. --Shak.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Toward \To"ward\, Towards \To"wards\, prep.[AS. ? impending,
   imminent, future, toward, ? towards. See {To}, and -{ward},
   {wards}.]
   1. In the direction of; to.
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            He set his face toward the wilderness. --Num. xxiv.
                                                  1.
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            The waves make towards the pebbled shore. --Shak.
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   2. With direction to, in a moral sense; with respect or
      reference to; regarding; concerning.
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            His eye shall be evil toward his brother. --Deut.
                                                  xxviii. 54.
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            Herein do I exercise myself, to have always a
            conscience void of offense toward God, and toward
            men.                                  --Acts xxiv.
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   3. Tending to; in the direction of; in behalf of.
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            This was the first alarm England received towards
            any trouble.                          --Clarendom.
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   4. Near; about; approaching to.
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            I am toward nine years older since I left you.
                                                  --Swift.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Towards \To"wards\, prep. & adv.
   See {Toward}.
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