[at the point of] {prep.} Very near to; almost at or […]

[back of] or [in back of] {prep.} 1. In or at […]

[because of] {prep.} On account of; by reason of; as a […]

[better than] {prep. phr.} More than; greater than; at a greater […]

[by dint of] {prep.} By the exertion of; by the use […]

[by means of] {prep.} By the use of; with the help […]

[by virtue of] also [in virtue of] {prep.} On the strength […]

[by way of] {prep.} 1. For the sake or purpose of; […]

[due to] {prep.} Because of; owing to; by reason of. * […]

[except for] or {formal} [but for] {prep.} 1. With the exception […]