(Chinese Pidgin English) in this way; like this; so; thus

In a manner of speaking.

In spite of preceding a remark (or fact) within a given discourse. / (archaic) In exactly such a manner (as said or surmised); of exactly such a nature.

A particular amount, often a large or excessive amount. / A demonstrated amount.

To a certain degree or extent

To such a quantity, degree etc.

A certain number of / Great in number; very numerous; a large number of

Even; suggests a minimum, especially regarding what might be expected. / But rather.

Alternative spelling of insofar as

Isn't it true? / Isn't it that way?