Which preposition to use with gives

in Occurrences 2189%

Dion Cassius (lx, 35) says that Seneca composed an [Greek: apokolokuntosis] or Pumpkinification of Claudius after his death, the title being a parody of the usual [Greek: apotheosis]; but this title is not given in the MSS. of the Ludus de Morte Claudii, nor is there anything in the piece which suits the title very well.

to Occurrences 1271%

I was dismayed at first with the number of letters received from all over France asking my intercession with the minister on every possible subject from a "monument historique" to be restored, to a pension given to an old schoolmaster no longer able to work, with a large family to support.

of Occurrences 737%

No explanation is given of this, and we must conclude, either that the speed of time had slowed, or else that the earth was actually progressing on its orbit at a rate, slow, when measured by existing standards.

for Occurrences 538%

I went to a big dinner and reception at the British Embassy, given for all the directors and commissioners of the exposition.

as Occurrences 434%

He declined, of course, giving as a reason that he never sang.

at Occurrences 378%

The elections took place in October-November, 1877, and gave at once a great Republican majority.

with Occurrences 253%

It ended:"Richard was himself again," and "Now is the winter of our discontent made glorious summer" was given with equal emphasis, feeling, and effect.

on Occurrences 221%

In addition to what has been already given on the subject, I will only make this one statement.

unto Occurrences 182%

Like me in face and lovely grace, like me in voice and song, He'll bid the laws at length speak out that have been dumb so long, Will give unto the weary world years prosperous and bright.

under Occurrences 174%

The edge of the bank on which I stood had been rotted by the rain, and the whole thing gave under my feet.

into Occurrences 134%

itselfYou must picture me, when first it was given into my care, turning it over, curiously, and making a swift, jerky examination.

from Occurrences 107%

The following extract is given from a teacher's note-book: it shows how many possibilities open out to a teacher, and how impossible it is to keep to a time-table, or even to try to name the activities.

without Occurrences 48%

The drawing-room was already lighted with a flickering array of candles upon the mantelpiece and along the walls, producing the pretty, starry effect which candles give without very much light.

by Occurrences 43%

The land breeze blew behind her and the surf had not the fury the sea breeze gives by day, but when Terrier plunged into the turmoil Brown watched the tow ropes with anxious eyes.

against Occurrences 32%

After his consulship he had been impeached before the people on a charge of peculation and unfair division of the spoils among his soldiers; the verdict was unjustly given against him, and the sense of this wrong, and of the indignity thus put upon him, had rankled unceasingly in the bosom of Livius, so that for eight years after his trial he had lived in seclusion in his country seat, taking no part in any affairs of State.

during Occurrences 30%

It was sometimes referred to as hora incensi, from the custom of burning incense at this evening service, and sometimes it is called gratiarum actio (St. Isidore), because it gives thanks to God for the graces given during the day.

than Occurrences 28%

I own the earth, because it belongs to my Father,the best part of it, you know,there is a truer giving than by title deeds to material acresand the world has grown very beautiful since my Father made me heir of all things through his Son.

before Occurrences 25%

If the leather is not black, one or two coats of black ink may be given before applying the polish.

after Occurrences 21%

Similar lessons were given after 1870 on Froebel's gift II.

through Occurrences 19%

" The eyes of Eve were brilliant, her face continued to be suffused, and the smile which she gave through her tears was so bright, as to leave her poor attendant in deep perplexity as to the cause of a gush of feeling that was very unusual in one of the other's regulated mind.

about Occurrences 17%

Such is all the information given about our author, beyond what he has himself told us.

out Occurrences 16%

I found out, last winter, if you will believe it, that he lived on bread and water, to give out of his own wageswhich are barely twelve shillings a week- -five shillings a week for more than two months to a poor labouring man, to prevent his going to the workhouse, and being parted from his wife and children.' 'Noble, indeed!' said Lancelot.

above Occurrences 14%

The illustrations we have given above show in how many ways plants have been in demand as popular curatives.

Among Occurrences 11%

My goods and plate I give Among my yeomen: them I do bestow Upon my sovereign Richard.

like Occurrences 10%

When maidens sue, and kneel, and weep, men give like gods."

Which preposition to use with  gives