The reason or cause.
On what account; wherefore: for what reason?.
For what cause, reason, or purpose; on what account; wherefore; for which; on account of which.
For what cause or reason? on which account: wherefore.
Why do you want to go away from here? "Roden's Corner", Henry Seton Merriman.
Why do you want to go away from here?
And why not him? "A Circuit Rider's Wife", Corra Harris.
And why not him?
Why don't you ask her? "Sisters", Kathleen Norris.
Why don't you ask her?
Why there you are, Mr. Landale! "The Light of Scarthey", Egerton Castle.
Why there you are, Mr. Landale!
An inclosed space in a stable where a horse or cow is kept and fed; a bench, table, or booth where goods are exposed for sale; a seat in the choir of a church; in Great Britain, a theater seat in the parquet or orchestra. ...