such as it was

adjective

1. 1. of the kind mentioned or implied: a man such as his father
   2. of the same or a similar kind; like: pens, pencils, crayons, and such supplies
2. certain but not specified; whatever: at such time as you go
3. so extreme, so much, so great, etc.: used, according to the context, for emphasis: embarrassed by such praise

adverb

pronoun

1. such a person (or persons) or thing (or things): such as live by the sword
2. the person or thing mentioned or implied: such was her nature