Which preposition to use with marred

in Occurrences 18%

Civilization has not as yet marred in anything this beautiful sheet of water; even the lumberman has not forced his way to the majestic old pines that tower in stately grandeur above the forest trees of a lesser growth; not a foot of laud has been cleared within thirty miles of it.

of Occurrences 6%

Under all the disfigurement of an agitation so great as to daunt me and make me question if I were its sole cause, her face shone with an individual charm which marked her out as one of the few who are the making or marring of men, sometimes of nations.

with Occurrences 5%

All its morning was reddened with mad frolic, and far toward the meridian it was marred with elegant rioting.

to Occurrences 4%

Andromache and Hecuba.]This very beautiful scene is perhaps marred to most modern readers by an element which is merely a part of the convention of ancient mourning.

by Occurrences 4%

He was created Duke of Mar by the Pretender.

at Occurrences 3%

"If the child is injured at this period, if the germinal leaves of the future tree of his life are marred at this time, he will only with the greatest difficulty and the utmost effort grow into strong manhood.

for Occurrences 3%

The distracted country will continue to take care of itself, as it has done hitherto, and the only question that needs an answer is, What policy will secure the most prosperous future to the helpless Territories, which our decision is to make or mar for all coming time?

to Occurrences 1%

The interior, with single aisles and short transepts (Early Gothic) is striking for its simple dignity, its massive pillars, and its high arches, tho the undeniably noble effect of the whole is somewhat marred to English eyes by the unusual appearance of the unadorned brick walls and vaulting.

like Occurrences 1%

" "Lard, mar like a hunderd year old, I be," said Happy Jack, offended.

near Occurrences 1%

Deeside, in its wider acceptance, of course includes the great city at its mouth, and the picturesque mountains of Mar near the source of the river, where the Queen has now set her mark of favour on the land.

on Occurrences 1%

But the ruthless Cressingham, commanding the castle, placed Lord Mar on the battlements with a rope round his neck, and declared that unless the attack ceased the earl and his whole family would instantly die.

through Occurrences 1%

If not, satisfaction in the growth of publicly controlled industry may be marred through the sense that the public are being served at an unfair cost to an important section of the workers.

in Occurrences 1%

A coarsely executed picture, which I took to be Moses, hung in a gilt frame in the corner; but the sensible prophet had apparently shut his eyes to avoid the smoke of the innumerable candles which had been burned in his honour, and the expression of his face was somewhat marred in consequence.

as Occurrences 1%

Is not the work rather marring as on the wheel; can I, in sincerity say, I am the clay, Thou art the potter?

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