Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.
A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
A suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action.
The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
To set off an event or action.
A relative condition; state.
Stability or balance when standing on one's feet.
The thickened or sloping portion of a wall, or of an embankment at its foot; foundation.
A narrow cotton lace, without figures.
A footprint or footprints; tracks, someone's trail.
The finer refuse part of whale blubber, not wholly deprived of oil.
The act of putting a foot to anything; also, that which is added as a foot
The act of adding up a column of figures; the amount or sum total of such a column.
A double-check of the numbers vertically.
A ground for the foot; place for the foot to rest on; firm foundation to stand on.
A standing; position; established place; foothold.