In the clause of manner: in the way that, in the same way as, just as, as; how; hou..as, how; -- (a) alone; also, so as, also as, right as, like as; (b) correlated with so, also, thus, such in the main clause; (c) be as be may, be that as it may.

In the hypothetical clause of manner (usu. with subjunctive): as if, as though; -- (a) alone, or as that, like as; as it were; as who say, as if one said, as if to say; (b) correlated with also, alse, as, so in the main clause; (c) as if; (d) as though, ~ þof, ~ þei(ȝ.

In the clause of comparison: as; -- (a) modifying a descriptive adj. or adv. in the main clause: also, als(e, as, so (fair, etc.) ..als, as; also without as before the adj.; (b) modifying a limiting adj.: tho..as, such..as, (al)so..as, as (much, many, often, etc.) ..as; also, mor..as, more..than; (c) modifying an adv. of time: as sone (faste, swithe, tite) as, as soon (fast) as; as longe as.

In a clause expressing an adverse, contrary, or contrasting circumstance or reason, or an alternative: in spite of the fact that, although; -- (a) alone, or wher as; (b) so (se)..as; as..as.

In the clause of result or purpose: so that, that; also so as.

In a clause giving the reason for an action or for a statement or belief: since, because, as; also, so as, for as much as; (hethen) as he was, (heathen) that he was.

In parenthetic clauses offering a comment, an illustration, an explanation, an appeal to the person addressed, etc.: as; as who saie (saith), as one may say, as some say.

In parenthetic clauses containing an oath, adjuration, threat, or appeal: as (help me God); as (you will answer before God); as (God forbid); as (you love me); etc.

In a clause expressing extent or degree: to the extent that, to the full extent or utmost degree, as; as he can, to the limit of his ability, as best he can.

In the time clause: when, while, as; also, so as, alswa þat.

In a clause of place (where or to which): where, whither; -- (a) alone; (b) following ther, wher, thider, whider.

In the object clause: that, what, as [in several quots. a different interpretation is possible; cp. sense 1].