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In the manner of a doctor.[R.]

In a doctrinal manner or for; by way of teaching or positive direction.

wers to extend their systems on this continent, or any interference to oppress, or in any manner control the destiny of, governments whose independence had been acknowledged by the United States.

In a dogged manner; sullenly; with obstinate resolution.

In a dogmatic manner; positively; magisterially.

The manner or character of a dogmatist; arrogance or positiveness in stating opinion. The self-importance of his demeanor, and the dogmatism of his conversation. Sir W. Scott.

In a domestic manner; privately; with reference to domestic affairs.

face divided by a line in the middle, and either left blank or variously dotted after the manner of dice. The game is played by matching the spots or the blank of an unmatched half of a domino already played Hoyle.

A burial place. [Obs.] Ayliffe. My sister was interred in a very honorable manner in our dormitory, joining to the parish church. Evelyn.

ed quarter to three eighth notes. -- Dotted rest, a rest lengthened by a dot in the same manner as a dotted note.

In a doubtful manner. Nor did the goddess doubtfully declare. Dryden.

Gentleness and sweetness of manner; agreeableness. Chesterfield.

In a doughty manner.

In a dramatic manner; theatrically; vividly.

In a dreadful manner; terribly. Dryden.

In a dreamy manner.

To take in (a liquid), in any manner; to suck up; to absorb; to imbibe. And let the purple violets drink the stream. Dryden.

e quality of being droll; sportive tricks; buffoonery; droll stories; comical gestures or manners. The rich drollery of "She Stoops to Conquer." Macaulay.

In a jesting manner.

In a drooping manner.