that-a-way

Example Sentences

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First twist them that-a-way, Then turn them this-a-way.

From Scientific American • Mar. 28, 2011

Look at him now, laughin' at me that-a-way.

From The Mountain Girl by Erskine, Payne

There, now!" she exclaimed, "I didn't think you'd slight me that-a-way, Mary.

From Clover and Blue Grass by Hall, Eliza Calvert

"Quit talkin' that-a-way 'bout sech turr'ble, turr'ble things!" she cried petulantly, making a motion as if to strike him, futile at the distance, and with her frowning face averted.

From The Mystery of Witch-Face Mountain and Other Stories by Murfree, Mary Noailles

And whilst I was stretched out that-a-way, Mace come clost and give me her hand.

From Alec Lloyd, Cowpuncher by Gates, Eleanor