Which preposition to use with comer

from Occurrences 23%

There were new-comers from Scotland and North Ireland, and a stout band of French Protestants, most of them gently born, who had sought freedom for their faith beyond the sway of King Louis.

in Occurrences 18%

It was a woman, and she had flung herself upon her face, so that it was difficult for the little Pilgrim to see what manner of person it was; for though she felt herself strong enough to take up this new-comer in her arms and carry her away, yet

to Occurrences 18%

I opened it and read: "Thou comest to me with a sword and with a spear and with a shield:

to Occurrences 16%

Now, I'm not usually prone to try my hand at prophecy; but I am tempted to say, even on our short acquaintance, that I am tolerably sure that, while we shall be willing enough to spare most of the new-comers to the Klondyke, we shall grudge to the gold-fields the men who built this camp and warmed this cabin."

of Occurrences 15%

She filled the little niches and comers of our lives with her sweetness, and became not only ours in name, but ours also in love and its actualities.

with Occurrences 11%

Carton turned out a capital fellow; Rathson, the small, sandy-haired boy mentioned in the previous chapter, and who generally went by the name of "Rats," took a great fancy to Jack; while Maxton repeated his assertion that young Trevanock was "the right sort," and as a further mark of his favour presented the new-comer with a moleskin of his own curing, which looked very nice, but, as "Rats" put it, "smelt rather fruity.

from Occurrences 9%

"But who art thou that comest from Locksley Town?" "A yeoman am I, and men do call me Robin Hood."

into Occurrences 8%

But most of them began to speak to her in the other language, which was as beautiful and sweet as music, but which she could not understand; and they were surprised to find her ignorant of it, not knowing that she was but a new-comer into these lands.

in Occurrences 7%

Tho' far thou comest in the eve, yet dost thou tarry late.

at Occurrences 5%

Everybody listened to see who was the late comer at the party.

on Occurrences 4%

So great had been the pressure of work, that he had escaped much of the practical joking to which a new-comer on board ship, as at school, is generally subject.

than Occurrences 4%

Would greater favor have been shown to this new comer than to the old residentsthose who had been servants in Jewish families perhaps for a generation?

into Occurrences 4%

I read the promises which Jesus made to the thief on the cross, when he said to him, "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.

by Occurrences 4%

When Wraxby changed the bowling, he welcomed the new-comer by sending the first ball into the next field, and continued to cut and drive in such a gallant manner that even Bibbs, standing up to get the full use of his lungs, shouted, "Go 'long!"

on Occurrences 3%

It is a pledge thou comest on some errand less ungracious than common.

by Occurrences 3%

I see all mischeifes do not com by land, Som's doone upon the water.

for Occurrences 3%

The Sikhs were searching all comers for weapons, and we had to wait our turn.

as Occurrences 3%

A little later, above the high-pitched rattle of the wagon wheels, they heard the raucous, long-drawn "Yank-ee doo-oo-dle da-a-andy!" which confirmed their suspicions and identified the comers as gringos beyond a doubt.

against Occurrences 3%

So he went out in his shepherd's dress, with only his staff and sling; and Goliath, who was very angry at this, cried out: "Am I a dog, that thou comest against me with a staff?"

unto Occurrences 2%

That message give him, Nikesippos, when thou comest unto my honoured friend.

of Occurrences 2%

Thou wilt not forget that thou comest of a house which has held honors in Church and State.

through Occurrences 2%

Our minds do not throw open the door to every new idea, but rather keep a wary eye on new-comers through a peep-hole.

before Occurrences 2%

During their course a spirit rose out of the mire, looking Dante in the face, and said, "Who art thou, that comest before thy time?

under Occurrences 2%

The Lieutenant, above all, took the new-comer under his especial patronage, and was paid for his services in some of Tom's incomparable honey-dew.

without Occurrences 1%

I found the front door thrown wide open, with every indication of its being entered by all comers without the least ceremonynot even that of wiping the shoes.

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