Which preposition to use with libations

of Occurrences 29%

Mac knelt down opposite, pouring liberal libation of candle-grease on the uncouth, bony mass between them.

to Occurrences 28%

And he having received it very cheerfully, Echecrates, neither trembling nor changing at all in color or countenance, but, as he was wont, looking steadfastly at the man, said: "What say you of this potion, with respect to making a libation to anyone, is it lawful or not?"

in Occurrences 2%

Afterwards they cleansed the head according to their custom, and having covered the skull with chased gold, used it as a cup for libations in their solemn festivals, and a drinking cup for their high priests and other ministers of the temple.

on Occurrences 2%

The bridegroom, dividing a small loaf with his sword, presented one-half to the bride; wine was then poured as a libation on both portions, and the contracting parties tasted of the bread.

for Occurrences 2%

"I would suggest," said Dunwody, "that before we tempt the gods of fortune we should first pour a libation for their favor.

from Occurrences 2%

When we are told so minutely by his pupils how their master willingly submitted to the mandate of the statewhich he knew was morally mistakenin spite of the possibilities of escape, and how he took up the cup of hemlock in his own hand, even offering libation from its deadly contents, do we not discern in his whole proceeding and demeanor, an act of self-immolation?

throughout Occurrences 1%

The reader is not to be surprised at the volubility of honest Peterchen, for it was getting to be late in the day, and his frequent libations throughout the ceremonies would have wrought him up to even a much higher flight of eloquence, had the occasion and the company at all suited such a display of his powers.

towards Occurrences 1%

Great King, I take a cup of wine, and pour a libation towards the Southmy last farewell to the Emperor[pours the libation] of Han, this life is finished.

Which preposition to use with  libations