Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- By way of introduction.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adverb By way of introduction.
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- adverb By way of
introduction .
Etymologies
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Examples
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The political system of Germany has had to be sketched introductorily as for the Englishman, a necessary preliminary to an understanding of the German Emperor's character and policy.
William of Germany Stanley Shaw
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He gravely waved the detective to an armchair, adjusted his pince-nez, and coughed, introductorily.
The Yellow Claw Sax Rohmer 1921
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The political system of Germany has had to be sketched introductorily as for the Englishman, a necessary preliminary to an understanding of the German Emperor's character and policy.
William of Germany Shaw, Stanley 1913
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So far, as far as she can be portrayed introductorily, she is not without exemplars in the sex.
The Tragic Comedians — Complete George Meredith 1868
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So far, as far as she can be portrayed introductorily, she is not without exemplars in the sex.
The Tragic Comedians — Volume 1 George Meredith 1868
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So far, as far as she can be portrayed introductorily, she is not without exemplars in the sex.
Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868
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