| 单词 | be þam þe |
| 释义 | > as lemmasbe þam þe b. in the conjunctive phrases be þam þe, by that, by reason that (see reason n.1 Phrases 3c), by reason: inasmuch as, because, since. Now only in full form by reason that. ΚΠ c1175 Cott. Hom. 235 Be þam þe he fader is and laford he him self cwed be þe witie, Si ego, etc. ?1533 W. Tyndale Expos. Mathew vii. f. cxij By that they prophesyed..and by that they cast out deuelles..it is playne that they be false prophetes. 1558 Q. Kennedy Compendius Tractiue i. sig. B Be ressoun the kirk..can neuir be gatherit togidder. 1601 F. Tate Househ. Ord. Edward II (1876) §10 He shal have no more, bi reson that he shal have cariage. 1606 True Relation Proc. at Arraignm. Late Traitors sig. Rr4v By that hee cals him virum mortis, I may lawfully conclude, etc. 1682 G. Wheler Journey into Greece ii. 203 Wine is scarce, by reason that it is prohibited. 1711 R. Steele Spectator No. 2. ⁋1 He keeps himself a Batchelor by reason he was crossed in Love. < as lemmas |
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