Toward
Toward , preposition
[Anglo-Saxon {not transcribed} impending, imminent, future, toward, {not transcribed} towards. See To, and -ward, wards.]
1.
In the direction of; to.
He set his face toward the wilderness.
The waves make towards the pebbled shore.
2.
With direction to, in a moral sense; with respect or reference to; regarding; concerning.
His eye shall be evil toward his brother.
Herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offense toward God, and toward men.
3.
Tending to; in the direction of; in behalf of.
This was the first alarm England received towards any trouble.
4.
Near; about; approaching to.
I am toward nine years older since I left you.
Also: Towards
Toward , adverb
Near; at hand; in state of preparation.
Do you hear sught, sir, of a battle toward?
We have a trifling foolish banquet Towards.
Also: Towards
Toward , adjective
[Anglo-Saxon {not transcribed}. See Toward, prep.]
1.
Approaching; coming near.
His toward peril.
2.
Readly to do or learn; compliant with duty; not froward; apt; docile; tractable; as, a toward youth.
3.
Ready to act; forward; bold; valiant.
Why, that is spoken like a toward prince.