Which preposition to use with lofts

of Occurrences 14%

From a garret-window in the loft of the parsonage, the eye commanded a view of the whole village.

over Occurrences 10%

The dough is made up as stiff as it can be worked, and is then formed into shapes, and baked in an oven; after which, the biscuits are exposed in lofts over the oven until perfectly dry, to prevent them from becoming mouldy when stored.

above Occurrences 6%

Hill had made a hiding place in the loft above the garage.

from Occurrences 5%

The meat loft from beef tea may be boiled a little longer, and pounded, with spices, &c., for potting.

under Occurrences 5%

He dressed only in the coarsest and roughest clothes; he seldom had enough to eat, and he slept on straw in a loft under the roof of the swineherd's hut.

with Occurrences 3%

Miss Laura kept him up in the loft with the rabbits, where we could not go; and the boys ran him around the garden for exercise.

as Occurrences 3%

Year last past, to remove into one of the Squares at the other End of the Town, promising for my Encouragement, that I shall have as good a Cock-loft as any Gentleman in the Square; to which the Honourable Oddly Enville, Esq., always adds, like a Jack-a-napes as he is, that he hopes twill be as near the Court as possible.

for Occurrences 3%

Were there any objections to his searching the stable-loft for indications of his whereabouts? Arthur made none; and the detective, after sending the Cumberlands' second man before him to light up the stable, disappeared beneath the great door, whither we more slowly followed him.

at Occurrences 2%

He's living in an old loft at the back of the hotel garage, and he keeps a watch on you day and night.

to Occurrences 2%

Meanwhile are the depressed classes to be loft to their own resources?

by Occurrences 2%

Once inside, and feeling out of view of the enemy, I would go round the deserted rooms and lofts by the light of a few matches, and if the house looked as if it would prove of interest, I would return the next night with a candle-end, and make an examination of the whole thing.

on Occurrences 2%

The shrine of St. Alban is in the Saint's Chapel, with the interesting watching-loft on the north side.

in Occurrences 2%

But I am convinced that had you wished it, you would have been placed an premier, and Rust consigned to the uttermost cock-loft in the roof.

up Occurrences 1%

Ondrejko had in his room a real bed, and a spare one prepared for the doctor when he came to see him; but, because he was rather lonesome, he preferred to sleep with Petrik on the hay, and because Fido couldn't follow them to the loft up the ladder, he at least guarded the ladder so nothing would happen to the boys.

during Occurrences 1%

" "I am going to sit up with your father for the next few nights, but I can get a nap in the loft during the day.

after Occurrences 1%

Mr. Kemp shook his fist angrily at Joe as he moved away to the door of the loft after having delivered his menacing warning.

into Occurrences 1%

Item, payd to a labourer for helpying up the Roode Loft into the stepull viijd.

like Occurrences 1%

We were desired to mount a ladder to a loft like a corn-floor, badly tiled in, and divided into four parts by boards about five feet high.

out Occurrences 1%

Of course I'm smart enough when it comes to lofting out of a bad lie or choosing a good club; but" He shook his head doubtfully, but nevertheless seemed pleased at the idea.

among Occurrences 1%

The soldiers who searched the place before Napoleon entered failed to see the dark figure crouching up in the corner of a loft among the black rafters.

Which preposition to use with  lofts