Every great matter they shall bring to thee, but every small matter they shall judge-- Exodus 18:22. MATTER.

Import; consequence; importance; moment. MATTER. A prophet some, and some a poet cry, MATTER. No matter which, so neither of them lie. MATTER.

Space of time; a portion of distance. MATTER. I have thoughts to tarry a small matter. MATTER. Away he goes, a matter of seven miles-- MATTER.