Which preposition to use with ridings

of Occurrences 39%

The Earl's chief seat was the castle of Pontefract, in the West Riding of Yorkshire.

on Occurrences 15%

Then next they met two noble knights in rich array, with hawk on wrist, and likewise two fair ladies clad in silks and velvets, all a-riding on noble steeds.

in Occurrences 14%

There was a skiff alongside, and in it Copley Banks and the dumb steward made their way to the beach, and looked back upon the brig riding in the moon-light just outside the shadow of the palm trees.

at Occurrences 11%

Out near the channel I could see the Eclipse riding at anchor, her decks littered with bales and gear, and the Sun Maid and the Sea Tern, trim and neat, and down deep in the water as though ready to put to sea.

to Occurrences 8%

"You wouldn't have any fun riding to California in a palace car; even the sunshine and roses couldn't excite you under such circumstances; but if there's a chance for adventurea chance to slide into trouble and make a mighty struggle to get out againboth you and that wicked old uncle of yours will jump at it.

for Occurrences 6%

"You don't see how and why Chuck Morgan is so all-fired friendly with me, and how I'm a-riding for a good outfit like the Bar S, when the last you seen of me, Chuck was a-hazing me up the trail with my hands over my head.

with Occurrences 6%

hath such another instance of a familiar acquaintance of his, that after the want of three or four nights sleep, as he was riding by a river side, saw another riding with him, and using all such gestures as he did, but when more light appeared, it vanished.

by Occurrences 4%

That night he slept indoors, but in the morning early he was awoken by the sound of trotting horses, and running to the window saw a farmer riding by very sprucely dressed.

without Occurrences 3%

And now some months, encamping on the main, Our naval army had besiegèd Spain; 20 They that the whole world's monarchy design'd, Are to their ports by our bold fleet confined; From whence our Red Cross they triumphant see, Riding without a rival on the sea.

over Occurrences 3%

Leaving the ranch at the Santa Isabel store, we took the Julian road, which place we reached after a few hours' riding over winding roads good to travel on, and through scenery which was a constant source of enjoyment.

as Occurrences 3%

Arriving within view of the harbor they discovered the plate fleet at anchor, with two men-of-war and an armed galley riding as a guard at the mouth of the harbor, scarce half a league distant from the other ships.

between Occurrences 2%

Riding between olive-orchards and wheat-fields of glorious richness and beauty, we passed the remains of an acqueduct, and ascended the hill The ruins of the church occupy the eastern summit.

along Occurrences 2%

Gradually, the mist lifting, he saw long files of men-at-arms riding along very orderly, with archers and pike-men.

into Occurrences 1%

Of Christ's riding into Jerusalem.

after Occurrences 1%

If he heard of a Married Man going out Cab-Riding after Hours or playing Hearts for Ten Cents a Heart or putting a Strange Woman on the Car, he knew it was his Duty to edge around and slip the Information to some one who would carry it to the Wife.

amid Occurrences 1%

Now, as Sir Percival rode through that silence, he presently became aware of the sound of voices talking together, and shortly thereafter he perceived a knight with a lady riding amid the thin trees that grew there.

among Occurrences 1%

Our road now was one continued enjoyment; and it was pleasant riding among this assemblage of green pastures, with varied flowers and scattered groves, and, out of the warm, green spring, to look at the rocky and snowy peaks where lately we had suffered so much.

before Occurrences 1%

" "So'm I." "As a matter of fact, I've got a lot of hard riding before me.

beneath Occurrences 1%

The trail led us directly into the grove, where we were obliged to dismount, as the low, scraggy branches would not permit our riding beneath them.

across Occurrences 1%

"That" was a lady riding across the moor behind them.

near Occurrences 1%

Then, the Mexican steadying him on one side and Clara riding near him on the other, he was conducted to the train, which was at that moment going into park near a thicket of willows.

past Occurrences 1%

Here Dick took his place among some bales of blankets, and another was thrown over him, in such a way that his presence there would not be suspected by any one riding past the cart.

than Occurrences 1%

The Western Indians are fonder of horseback riding than the Eastern tribes, and have learned to wield their weapons while mounted.

THROUGH Occurrences 1%

I ONCE ACTUALLY SAW THE KAISER RIDING THROUGH THE STREETS OF LONDON AS BOLD AS BRASS.

toward Occurrences 1%

I went on parade next morning, fresh, calm, and cooland saw Burker riding toward the group of gentlemen who were awaiting the signal to "fall in".

Which preposition to use with  ridings