(n): an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
(n): a justification for something existing or happening
(n): a statement in explanation of some action or belief
(n): a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
(n): any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
(n): any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
(n): an entity that has physical existence
(n): a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
(n): (law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
(v): give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
(v): make or cause to be or to become
(v): cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
He arose (standing as tall as possible)
and declared (sounding as intelligent as possible):
“I regret – I regret I say, that I have but one mind to give to the cause,” and the cause muttered: “Thank you sweet Jesus!”
--Jan Cox