Because. Cf. the, adv. 2b.

Because. Cf. thy, adv. 1b. Obsolete.

In conformity with, or in consideration of, the fact that; it being the case that; inasmuch as; since. In finite clauses.

elliptical and quasi-int. Cf. the use of why, adv.

With the notion of time passing into that of cause or contrast. It being the case that, seeing that, considering that, inasmuch as, since. (Often…

= forasmuch, adv.

insomuch as. Inasmuch as, in that, seeing that, since.

Seeing that, inasmuch as: = when, conj. 5a.

With ellipsis of as: Inasmuch as, in that: = 2a. Obsolete.

= because, adv. conj.n.