As illustrated in the case of the disengaging pallet, however, the motion is also towards the line of centers AB, and _towards_ the tooth as well, all of which will be seen by the dotted circles MM2 and NN2, representing the paths of the pallets. ❋ H. R. Playtner (N/A)
It is not simplicity _in_ Christ, but _towards_ Christ of which the Apostle is speaking; not a quality in Him, but a quality in _us_ towards Him. ❋ Alexander Maclaren (1868)
Note the form of the exhortation, 'exercise thyself _towards_ godliness,' which involves the same thought as is expressed in Paul's other utterance of irrepressible aspiration and effort, 'Not as if I had already attained, either were already perfect, but I follow after,' or as he had just said, 'press towards the mark,' in continual approximation to the ideal. ❋ Alexander Maclaren (1868)
_Sad as death, I am going towards the meadow, in order to my approach towards_ Sylvia, _the world affording no repose to me, but when I am where the dear charmer is_. ❋ Aphra Behn (1664)
The circumstance of the Niger's flowing towards the east, and its collateral points, did not, however, excite my surprise; for although I had left Europe in great hesitation on this subject, and rather believed that it ran in the contrary direction, I had made such frequent inquiries during my progress concerning this river, and received from negroes of different nations such clear and decisive assurance that its general course was _towards the rising sun_, as scarce left any doubt on my mind; and more especially as I knew that Major Houghton had collected similar information in the same manner. ❋ Anonymous (N/A)
The circumstance of the Niger's flowing towards the east and its collateral points did not, however, excite my surprise; for although I had left Europe in great hesitation on this subject, and rather believed that it ran in the contrary direction, I had made such frequent inquiries during my progress concerning this river, and received from Negroes of different nations such clear and decisive assurances that its general course was _towards the rising sun_, as scarce left any doubt on my mind; and more especially, as I knew that Major Houghton had collected similar information in the same manner. ❋ Mungo Park (1788)
Niger's flowing towards the east did not excite my surprise, for although I had left Europe in great hesitation on this subject, I had received from the negroes clear assurances that its general course was _towards the rising sun_. " ❋ Unknown (N/A)
Kemble), 155; ic þā lēode wāt gē wið fēond gē wið frēond fæste geworhte (_towards foe and friend_), 1865; hēold hēah-lufan wið hæleða brego (_cherished high love towards the prince of heroes_), 1955; wið ord and wið ecge ingang forstōd (_prevented entrance to spear-point and sword-edge_), 1550. b) _against, on, upon, in_: setton sīde scyldas ... wið þæs recedes weal (_against the wall of the hall_), 326; wið eorðan fæðm ❋ Robert Sharp (1879)
Kemble), 155; ic þâ leóde wât ge wið feónd ge wið freónd fäste geworhte (_towards foe and friend_), 1865; heóld heáh-lufan wið häleða brego (_cherished high love towards the prince of heroes_), 1955; wið ord and wið ecge ingang forstôd (_prevented entrance to spear-point and sword-edge_), 1550. b) _against, on, upon, in_: setton sîde scyldas ... wið þäs recedes weal (_against the wall of the hall_), 326; wið eorðan fäðm ❋ Robert Sharp (1879)
But the thing uttered by the speaker I strain towards is still not quite the story of what is going on; it is more reflexive than that, because as a poet I am in fact straining towards a strain, seeking repose in the stability conferred by a musically satisfying order of sounds. ❋ Unknown (1996)
God as the term towards which everything ultimately returns. ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)
Do you think that michelle will have to drop her title towards beth at extreme rules she cant keep for long? ❋ Unknown (2010)
Ferrari will now make a choice between you and Kimi and put all the effort for the title towards you? ❋ Unknown (2008)
The term 'paki' was used as a derogatory term towards these races then and now. and would Mohammed Shafiq please stop saying that his organisation represents asians. ❋ Unknown (2009)
I didn't have to pay course fees, and I received £200 a term towards travel, books, etc, which helped. ❋ Unknown (2008)
It's not that I used to hold any real disdain towards the guy. ❋ Unknown (2009)
If an ice-skater is spinning slowly with their arms spread out, and then they pull their arms in towards them, they will begin to spin much faster … this time, informally, we could say that slower ‘wide spinning’ has been transformed into faster ‘narrow spinning’. ❋ Unknown (2009)
[This is] [untoward] [Liz Lemon]! This is not toward! ❋ Martallimo (2009)
Kaeighleiygh: Have [you heard] of Hodd Toward?
John: I"m not going to [buy] [Skyrim] ❋ Catkoolaid (2022)
[The yoda] [puppet] looks like it’s [looking towards Pisgah]. ❋ ZachMatics (2023)
My old [car] [decided] to walk toward the light last [week] ❋ DonH (2003)
[I think] that [boy] should some respect towards women... ❋ Feministica (2007)
Person One: "You know Jimmy?"
Person Two: "Yeah, the guy who lost his family in a fire and is [crazily] depressed?"
Person One: "[Well now] he lost his job and his only remaining [possession] is a shotgun."
Person Two: "That's going towards the ceiling." ❋ Tammy McShammerson (2010)
Diazz wouldn't get his [high ass] [off the couch] to go to the club, so I told him "[Pull yourself towards yourself]!" After that he popped right up. ❋ Skone82 (2009)
you need to watch out for that girl, lydia.
she is fucked 3 ways towards the sun!
(also used in the film "[wedding crashers]" when vince [vaugn] is reffering to a [bonkers] female character who wont leave him alone) ❋ Id Really Rather Not Put My Name (2007)
[They keep creepin towards the door]! My heart beat [skips], like a photo [graph]! But [they keep creepin towards the door]! ❋ Slender_man320 (2023)
I [don’t like] her because she is [being rude] towards [Habir] and his Wife. ❋ Syafinaz? (2023)
