Which preposition to use with airy

in Occurrences 6%

He was the earliest and staunchest friend of Airy in his undergraduate years, encouraged him in every possible way, lent him books, assisted him in his studies, helped him with wise advice on many occasions, and took the greatest interest in his success.

as Occurrences 6%

The vast and solid structure looked as light and airy as any suspension bridge across an Alpine ravine.

of Occurrences 6%

Those behind the scenesas Professor Airy of course was, having been a senior wrangler himselfknew perfectly well that the labeling of a young man on his taking his degree is much more worthless as a testimony to his genius and ability than the general public is apt to suppose. Was it likely that a young and unknown man should have solved so extremely difficult a problem?

to Occurrences 5%

On the appointment of William Airy to Essex Collection, the family removed to Colchester on April 5th 1810.

with Occurrences 3%

It is therefore not to be wondered at that he was regarded by Airy with the greatest esteem and affection, and though they were afterwards separated, by Peacock becoming Dean of Ely and Airy Astronomer Royal, yet their warm friendship was never broken.

from Occurrences 2%

But one fine day a letter came to Mrs. Airy from Lady Herschel, and she asked, 'Would not Miss Mitchell like to visit us?'

for Occurrences 2%

The document was sent to Airy for his signature, and his reply was as follows:

on Occurrences 2%

I also wrote to Capt. W. H. Smyth, late president of the Royal Astronomical Society of England, desiring him to speak to Mr. Airy on the subject.

through Occurrences 1%

In this year the offer of Knighthood (for the third time) was made to Airy through the Rt Hon.

by Occurrences 1%

Again he heard the plaintive shrilling of an Indian whistle, or the song of the lad down creek made tuneful and airy by the charm of distance.

about Occurrences 1%

Then with a rush the ceiling came back into view: he was aware that he was lying in bed under a red coverlet; that the room was large and airy about him; and that two persons, a doctor in white and a nurse, were watching him.

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