I . prep.
1.
Because of, by reason of.
2.
On account of, ~ the sake of.
3.
In the place of, instead of.
4.
Concerning, with respect to, with regard to.
5.
Toward, towards.
6.
Conducive to, beneficial to.
7.
Against, in opposition to, as antidote to.
8.
During, during the term of.
9.
According to, as far as concerns.
10.
In spite of, notwithstanding, despite.
11.
In favor of, on the side of.
12.
In quest of, with a view to.
13.
As being.
II . conj.
Because, since, on this account that.