Which preposition to use with fit

for Occurrences 1889%

They were both perfectly fitted for diplomatic life, particularly in England.

of Occurrences 1199%

That after the death of this friend, he had renewed his wanderings; and having been detained in this village by a fit of sickness for some weeks, he was warned that it was time to quit his rambling life.

with Occurrences 306%

"Thus," he continued, "we have been regarded by one class of theorists as an hydraulic engine, composed of various tubes fitted with their several fluids, the laws and functions of which have been deduced from calculations of velocities, altitudes, diameters, friction, &c. Another class considered man as a mere chemical engine, and his stomach as an alembic.

to Occurrences 246%

Men are needed of the Peter-type, of the John-type, of the Paul-type; it suffices that, they be men of unusual power, and well fitted to their individual work.

into Occurrences 222%

At the end of this yoke is a round iron projection, made to fit into a socket in the upper rave of the boat.

in Occurrences 121%

I had to leave my class in Miss Payne's charge, and they spent the rest of the time fitting in shelves, water-taps, and sinks.

on Occurrences 48%

A small circular window, made of a single piece of thick clear glass, was neatly fitted on each of the six sides.

as Occurrences 42%

Wouldn't wonder if we'd find him fit as a fiddle.

at Occurrences 28%

They did give me fits at one time.

than Occurrences 22%

"You look more fit than ever, Markand younger.

over Occurrences 21%

The President of the great railroad corporation, in the very middle of a growling fit over the extra cost involved in purchasing his last Legislature, (owing to the fact that some of its Members had been elected upon a fusion of Radical-Reform and Honest-Workingman's Tickets,) is suddenly and mysteriously impressed with the recollection that this is Christmas Eve.

like Occurrences 18%

" "Sho! who's goan to b'leeve that o' a man who fit like a wild-cat, wuz offered permotion on the field, and reported tew headquarters arfter his fust scrimmage.

by Occurrences 10%

The prodigious strength of the keep is the most remarkable characteristic of these fortresses; and thus many of these towers remain, stripped of every interior fitting by time, but as untouched in their solid construction as the mounts upon which they stand.

from Occurrences 7%

It is worthy of note that although he took each day enough medicine to lay an ordinary man on his back, or in an early grave, yet he was well and fit from start to finish.

about Occurrences 6%

"What are you having a fit about, Linda?"

under Occurrences 6%

The thing fits under the back seat, I believe.

against Occurrences 5%

Nesting-boxes, containing soft hay, and fitted against the walls, so as to be easily reached by the perch-ladder, should be supplied.

without Occurrences 5%

Self tells him that he has found out everything for himself, and can say what he thinks fit without fear of God or man.

after Occurrences 4%

My Lord, do as you please, But if you hold it fit after the Play, Let his Queene Mother all alone intreat him To shew his Greefes: let her be round with him,

between Occurrences 3%

These two passed half their time in the nursery, a room fitted between their respective chambers; leaving Maud more alone than it was her wont to be, and of course to brood over her thoughts and feelings.

up Occurrences 3%

He has been fitting up the house as if it were for a queen.

out Occurrences 3%

According to this agreement they took on board what ammunition and provision they thought fit out of the ship, and put off, choosing one Le Barre captain.

above Occurrences 2%

He shinned up the tree, to find that an ingenious hand rope had been fitted above the bridge limb, so that the crossing of the short interval to the rock was a matter of no great difficulty.

around Occurrences 2%

The whole room seemed to fit around her, the ceiling bent over her like a kind face, the walls, pictures, and furniture were like a group of friends encouraging her, inspiring her, soothing her.

through Occurrences 2%

You will ask me what better off I was, since, as I have said, a child could not have fitted through the opening.

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