Which preposition to use with relax

in Occurrences 67%

Yea, on the very night that preceded the day which was the beginning of all my woes, they revealed to me the future in my sleep by means of a clear and distinct vision, in such wise as follows: While lying on my spacious couch, with all my limbs relaxed in deepest slumber, I seemed to be filled with greater joy than I had ever felt before, and wherefore I knew not.

into Occurrences 50%

" The officers unconsciously relaxed into attitudes of greater ease.

from Occurrences 32%

The hand of Andy was relaxing from the butt of his gun and an expression of astonishment and contempt was growing upon his face.

with Occurrences 16%

His conquests were equally splendid; nor did he lead the forces of a brave and generous people, against a nation depressed by slavery, and relaxed with effeminacy.

at Occurrences 16%

aawhat?" At that he relaxed at his own pleasantry, laughing and shrugging.

for Occurrences 16%

I dared not let go; dared not relax for an instant the exercise of every ounce of strength.

to Occurrences 7%

She relaxed to the couch, trying to laugh.

on Occurrences 7%

He had suffered himself to relax on the ground in front of a small house set well back among spectral-looking trees and surrounded by a stone wall overgrown with foliage.

by Occurrences 3%

Then again, arguments derived from contrary expressions must be added, so that repetitions must answer to repetitions, like to like and expressions must be added, repeated, redoubled, and even very frequently reiterated, the construction of the sentences must at one time be compacted by means of conjunctions, and at another relaxed by separation of the clauses.

against Occurrences 3%

She let out a deep breath and relaxed against him.

as Occurrences 3%

The Prince hesitated; then his face relaxed as at some pleasant thought.

through Occurrences 2%

Peggy London (A); 23Jan74; R568688. R568693. Mastering your nerves: how to relax through action.

after Occurrences 2%

A citizen of the United Stateshis first trip abroadpointed out a middle-aged Anglo-Saxon who was relaxing after the manner of several school-boys.

under Occurrences 2%

Her whole form relaxed under the relief.

around Occurrences 2%

And, clinging to his side, she felt full well The strong and measured beating of his heart; But as the floating moon aye lower fell, Slowly she felt its bounding force depart, Till like a throbbing bird; nor can she tell Whether it beats, at length; and with a start She felt the arm relax around her flung, And on her circling arm he leaned and hung.

beneath Occurrences 1%

Truly kind and benevolent as he was, Napoleon Burress had a despotic manner, which relaxed beneath the genial smile of Marian March.

during Occurrences 1%

I shall be glad to send my solicitors to talk it over with you, and explain anything about me which you may care to know" Mr. Rushford's face had gradually relaxed during this harangue, until it was positively smiling.

like Occurrences 1%

I like a chap who can relax like that, and show the boyish side of himself now and then.

of Occurrences 1%

" But not for three hours did her grip relax of Pap's hand, and he sat beside her patiently, refusing to budge.

over Occurrences 1%

When he relaxed over a book the world went out like a snuffed candle for him.

Which preposition to use with  relax