Index of English words, starting with "wh"

(1) - Whereas (conj.) When in fact; while on the contrary; the case being in truth that; although; -- implying opposition to something that precedes; or implying recognition of facts, sometimes followed by a different statement, and sometimes by inferences or something consequent.
(2) - Whereas (conj.) Considering that; it being the case that; since; -- used to introduce a preamble which is the basis of declarations, affirmations, commands, requests, or like, that follow.
(3) - Whereas (adv.) At which place; where.

(1) - Whereat (adv.) At what; -- used interrogatively; as, whereat are you offended?
(2) - Whereat (adv.) At which; upon which; whereupon; -- used relatively.

(1) - Whereby (adv.) By what; how; -- used interrogatively.
(2) - Whereby (adv.) By which; -- used relatively.

(1) - Wherefore (n.) the reason why.
(2) - Wherefore (adv. & conj.) For what reason; why; -- used interrogatively.
(3) - Wherefore (adv. & conj.) For which reason; so; -- used relatively.