Which preposition to use with baronets

of Occurrences 23%

" "You have at least done what, I fear, few of your countrywomen would have the moral courage and self-denial to do, and especially those who are accustomed to living abroadrefused to be the wife of an English baronet of a good estate and respectable family.

in Occurrences 16%

He became Lieutenant-Governor of Bengal in 1875; was created a Baronet in August, 1876; and was appointed Governor of the Presidency of Bombay in January, 1877, which office he held till March, 1880.

with Occurrences 6%

" "Pure, native aristocracy!" exclaimed the baronet with an air of affected triumph.

by Occurrences 6%

"You are welcome, Sir Edward," said the venerable rector, as he took the baronet by the hand; "I was fearful a return of your rheumatism would deprive us of this pleasure, and prevent my making you acquainted with the new occupants of the deanery, who have consented to dine with us to- day, and to whom I have promised, in particular, an introduction to Sir Edward Moseley.

to Occurrences 5%

"This beef is not done, Saunders," said the baronet to his butler, "or my appetite is not as good as usual to-day.

on Occurrences 4%

Mr. Burgess complimented the worthy baronet on the honour he had done himself on this occasion, and congratulated the house on the good, which they were likely to do by acceding, as he was sure they would, to his proposition.

at Occurrences 4%

"I am extremely sorry," said the good baronet at dinner, "Mr. Denbigh declined our invitation to-day; I hope he will yet ride over in the evening.

as Occurrences 3%

Felix Gerlach!" repeated the blind Baronet as though to himself, as he heard the snap of the lock upon the prisoner's wrists.

from Occurrences 2%

"You are right, sir," said the sage; and Boswell illustrates his dictum by the authority of a "very fashionable baronet," and, moreover, a baronet from Rydal, who declared that the fragrance of a May evening in the country might be very well, but that he preferred the smell of a flambeau at the playhouse.

within Occurrences 1%

"Mr. John Moseleyyoung gentleman"a term Peter had left off using to the baronet within the last ten years, "did you thinkto bring home the goggles?"

into Occurrences 1%

After a short general conversation, sir William drew the young baronet into the garden.

after Occurrences 1%

His ways and temper were changed: he was a new man with Sir Bale; and the Baronet after a time, people said, began to grow afraid of him.

Which preposition to use with  baronets