Which preposition to use with acceptable

to Occurrences 380%

It seemed impossible to come to an understanding and form a cabinet which would be equally acceptable to the marshal and to the Chambers.

in Occurrences 39%

"These people," said he, "belong to a sect of Ascetics in this country, who are persuaded that all pleasure received through the senses is sinful, and that man never appears so acceptable in the sight of the Deity, as when he rejects all the delicacies of the palate, as well as other sensual gratifications, and imposes on himself that food to which he feels naturally most repugnant.

as Occurrences 16%

Lower Canada was now the old Quebec reduced to its right size, endowed with clarified laws and a brand-new parliament, and made as acceptable as possible to the English-speaking minority without any injustice to the vastly greater French majority.

than Occurrences 14%

In reference to its style, Dr. Johnson, who was himself greatly distinguished for his colloquial abilities, says that "no style is more extensively acceptable than the narrative, because this does not carry an air of superiority over the rest of the company; and, therefore, is most likely to please them.

of Occurrences 6%

In deserting their altars for Truth's sake, thou didst render them the most acceptable of sacrifices, the only one, it may be, by which they set much store.

at Occurrences 5%

The present unsettled state of affairs in Morocco, in consequence of the War in which she is now engaged with her more powerful and ancient enemySpain, must, I conceive, render any information regarding a region so little known peculiarly acceptable at the present moment.

on Occurrences 4%

On them, among hats, caps, and coatsand also Mr. Saffron's gray shawlhung two long neck-scarves, comforters that the keen heath winds made very acceptable on a walk.

unto Occurrences 3%

Fair houses, pictures, orchards, gardens, fields, a fair hawk, a fair horse is most acceptable unto us; whatsoever pleaseth our eyes and ears, we call beautiful and fair; "Pleasure belongeth to the rest of the senses, but grace and beauty to these two alone."

for Occurrences 3%

There are many strange sorts of humans bred in a mining country, each sort despising the queernesses of the other, but of them all I found the Pocket Hunter most acceptable for his clean, companionable talk.

from Occurrences 3%

Then Alla would whisper that the company was going to present me with a loving cup because I was such a good fellow, and if they wanted to chip in now was their chance, and anything was acceptable from $5 up, and to bring his friends.

with Occurrences 2%

but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.'" 1 Pet.

before Occurrences 2%

I understand you to believe that such a being as Jesus of Nazareth did exist; that he was crucified for our redemption; and that the atonement was accepted, and acceptable before God the Father.

over Occurrences 1%

Evidently the dear family had thought that American books would be most acceptable over here, and I could see, with a feeling that warmed my heart, how carefully they had consulted my taste, and had tried to remember to send those I wanted.

after Occurrences 1%

Jack Vance lived in the suburbs of Todderton, about twenty minutes' walk from the railway; but for all that he managed to carry out his intention of being home in time for dinner; and the three boys, after receiving a hearty welcome, were soon seated down to a repast which came very acceptable after seven weeks of school fare.

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