I . prep.
1.
Through ( as the cause , or the remote agent ), ~ the agency of, ~ means of, ~ dint of. See with .
2.
At, on, ~ way of.
3.
From, according to.
4.
Near to, close ~, near.
5.
Past.
6.
Along, over.
7.
In the name of, before, in the sight of.
8.
In proportion to, in the quantity of, per, a.
II . ad.
Near.