Which preposition to use with salutations

of Occurrences 72%

It took time to thread the constantly increasing crowd in the hallways, the corridors, and on the stairs, but they finally reached the group in which Mrs. Davis was receiving the confused salutations of the throng at the drawing-room door.

to Occurrences 40%

The prophet used the selfsame salutation to Azas.

with Occurrences 38%

" Mrs. Gannat arose to receive the great lady, and when she had exchanged salutations with the rest she presented Jack.

in Occurrences 16%

The three boys returned the salutation in a manner which, to say the least, was not very cordial, and made some attempt to pass on their way; but the new-comer refused to see that he was not wanted, and insisted on taking Mugford's arm and accompanying them on their stroll.

from Occurrences 13%

ANTONELLI, with a "Pax vobiscum" got the two contending powers quieted down; and, after a proper salutation from me, we began our talk.

at Occurrences 7%

But now I happen to speak of Salutation at Church, I must take notice that several of my Correspondents have importuned me to consider that Subject, and settle the Point of Decorum in that Particular.

by Occurrences 6%

I take care that there is nothing ludicrous or arch in my Manner, as if I were to betray a Woman into a Salutation by Way of Jest or Humour; and yet except I am acquainted with her, I find she ever takes it for a Rule, that she is to look upon this Civility and Homage I pay to her supposed Merit, as an Impertinence or Forwardness which she is to observe and neglect.

among Occurrences 3%

The salutations among men Are but the Angel's words divine, "Christ is arisen!"

for Occurrences 3%

High colour flamed in his face, his black eyes sparkled with vivid dangerous light, and he had no salutation for his old friend.

without Occurrences 3%

It was afternoon of the same day that the Colonel tossed his horse's bridle to his groom, and stepped up to old Charlie, who was sitting on his bench under a China-tree, his head as was his fashion, bound in a Madras handkerchief The "old man" was plainly under the effect of spirits and smiled a deferential salutation without trusting himself to his feet.

on Occurrences 2%

They making way for us with salutations on both sides, we enter the castillo, where we find one great ill-paved room with a step-ladder on one side leading to the floor above, but no furniture save a table and some benches of wood, all black and shining with grease and dirt.

over Occurrences 2%

Bicycles darted in and out, their riders throwing words of salutation over their shoulders to friends by the way.

as Occurrences 2%

He starts at the encounter of a salutation as an assault, and beseeches you in choler to forbear your courtesy.

behind Occurrences 1%

" "Your sarvant, sir, your sarvant," said the grub-man, making a low salutation behind his apron.

of Occurrences 1%

After the usual Salutations of Kindness, and a hundred Questions about Friends in the Country, we sat down to Piquet, played two or three Games, and drank Tea.

between Occurrences 1%

A shake of the hand, and an emphatic "Bon-jourbon-jour," is the customary salutation between the Indian and the white man.

Which preposition to use with  salutations