English Dictionary

in the way of

prep

(idiomatic) In relation to; in connection with; with respect to. / (idiomatic) In or into a position of being likely to obtain, to attain, or to achieve.

He always helps others in the way of kindness.

意味（1）

(idiomatic) In relation to; in connection with; with respect to.

He had seen Death many times, - met him in the way of trade, and got acquainted with him.

意味（2）

(idiomatic) In or into a position of being likely to obtain, to attain, or to achieve.

The King sought out the farmer who had been branded and sold as a slave . . . and put him in the way of a comfortable livelihood.

意味（3）

(idiomatic) Similar to; as an instance of; as a kind of.

My dear young friend, rely upon my doing my little all in your absence, by keeping the fact before the mind of Joseph.—Joseph! said Mr. Pumblechook, in the way of a compassionate adjuration.