Which preposition to use with footsteps

of Occurrences 348%

I had little doubt but that he was really tracing out the footsteps of the Swine-things; and the very fact that each one seemed to lead him back to the Pit, appeared to me, a proof that the brutes had all returned whence they came.

on Occurrences 110%

" Footsteps on the stairway announced their host's return.

in Occurrences 93%

He has taken four out of the five barrels of the second when a sound of footsteps in the hall startles him.

behind Occurrences 25%

As I sat erect again, I heard footsteps behind me, and turned to see Long approaching.

to Occurrences 22%

"I've traced his footsteps to your royal town, Here must he be, protected by your crown; But if retained, if not from fetters freed, My vengeance shall o'ertake the felon-deed.

of Occurrences 13%

It consists of fourteen chapters, whose titles are as follows: "Science, Theology, Medicine," "Physiology," "Footsteps of Truth," "Creation," "Science of Being," "Christian Science and Spiritualism," "Marriage," "Animal Magnetism," "Some Objections Answered," "Prayer," "Atonement and Eucharist," "Christian Science Practice," "Teaching Christian Science," "Recapitulation."

along Occurrences 11%

A noise of footsteps along the corridor disturbed Patsy at an early hour.

at Occurrences 11%

"A footstep at night rouses me.

from Occurrences 10%

As he did so there was a sound of running footsteps from behind, and then a shout.

with Occurrences 9%

Already his strength was nearly gone, but he thought of his Master whom he had not yet seen, and staying his footsteps with his palm staff struggled with all his might to reach the opposite shore.

toward Occurrences 8%

Hearing my horse's retreating footsteps toward the hills, and thus becoming aware that there had been an enemy in their camp, they mounted their steeds and started for me.

through Occurrences 5%

And trampling footsteps through the copses sound, And Izdubar, his hand placed on his sword, Loud cries: "Who cometh o'er mine Erech's sward?" An armèd warrior before him springs; The King, dismounted, his bright weapon swings.

towards Occurrences 5%

Then she walked with fast beating heart and steady footsteps towards the door.

over Occurrences 4%

" He guided his companion's stumbling footsteps over the broken masonry until they reached the path, the nettles stinging their hands, and Harris feeling his way like a man in a dream.

without Occurrences 4%

One night, as he was lying on his hard prison bunk, Robert heard the sound of footsteps without.

as Occurrences 4%

that stumbling tread even when the gale blew loudest, and sat motionless and breathless, in my eagerness of listening, and then the gale lulled an instant, and I heard the slow beat of footsteps as of one groping his way down the passage in the dark.

near Occurrences 4%

From my hiding place I peered out, shuddering with fear whenever I heard footsteps near by.

outside Occurrences 4%

Then, suddenly, I heard the sound of footsteps outside the door; and when it opened, there stood Ivor, between two Frenchmen in blue uniforms.

down Occurrences 3%

Lancelot heard him stop; then the servant's footsteps down the stairs; then the colonel's treading, slowly and heavily, went step by step up to the room above.

like Occurrences 3%

Ul-Jabal dogs his footsteps like a shadow.

by Occurrences 3%

A strong and cruel hand was wielding the knotted cords; they sunk deep into the flesh, and thou mightst have tracked every reel and totter of my footsteps by the blood that followed.

on Occurrences 2%

(Pub. abroad as Footsteps on the stairs) © 1Jun31, AI-15356; 17Sep31, A42970.

above Occurrences 2%

At this time the party could hear the noise of heavy footsteps above them.

within Occurrences 2%

Again he listened for footsteps within the house.

from Occurrences 2%

Let all thy Homage be to Wisdom paid, Seek her Protection and implore her Aid; That she may keep thy Soul from Harm secure, And turn thy Footsteps from the Harlot's Door, Who with curs'd Charms lures the Unwary in, And sooths with Flattery their Souls to Sin.

Which preposition to use with  footsteps