Which preposition to use with self

in Occurrences 277%

One found one's self in a large, square, open court with arcades and buildings all aroundthe chapel just opposite the entrance.

to Occurrences 192%

Oh, I had forgot thou art a modest Rogue, and to thy eternal Shame, hadst never the Reputation of a MistressLord, Lord, that I could see thee address thy self to a LadyI fancy thee a very ridiculous Figure in that Posture, by Fortune.

with Occurrences 102%

Were I so brutal, cou'd thy Love comply To serve it self with base Adultery?

for Occurrences 68%

Like her old self for a minute, Mrs. Suss, she hit me on the arm.

from Occurrences 58%

What is the best way of securing one's self from the bodily damages to which all persons who attend pic-nic parties now seem to be liable? Answer.

of Occurrences 48%

Gradually, I traced, in that ancient man, a faint resemblance to my self of other days.

into Occurrences 41%

There were not many women, as it really was rather an effort to put one's self into a low-necked dress and start off directly after dinner to the Gare St. Lazare, and have rather a rush for places.

on Occurrences 38%

Ay, there's his Grief; there is some jilting Hussy has drawn him in; but I'll revenge my self on both.

as Occurrences 34%

Thus a sense of self as active wisher (for the automatically pleasant experience), and punishable suppressor (of the same in favor of the acquired associated reflex) develops.

by Occurrences 27%

He acknowledges their control of his musical self by his efforts to interpret their work to others, and to create new works which shall be inspired by their ideals.

at Occurrences 24%

If only the Expectation of two thousand a year kept me from you, ah! Julia, how easily would I abandon that Trifle for your more valued sight; but that I know a fortune will render me more agreeable to the charming Julia, I should quit all my Interest here, to throw my self at her Feet, to make her sensible how I am intirely her Adorer.

within Occurrences 13%

now I must melt again, by Fortunethou art a Fool, dost think I wou'd have had her, but for her Fortune? which shall only serve to make thee out-flaunt all the Cracks in Towngogo home and expect me, thou'lt have me all to thy self within this Day or two: Since Marriage but a larger Licence is For every Fop of Mode to keep a Miss. EPILOGUE.

against Occurrences 12%

He makes his love to us a warning-peece To arme our selves against we come to Court, Because the guard is doubled.

out Occurrences 10%

Why? wilt thou doat thy self out of thy life?

than Occurrences 10%

For this (and justly) he was banished; Where whilst a low and unknown life he led, Far from the hope and glory of a Throne, In a poor humble Cottage you were born; Your early Beauty did it self display, Nor could no more conceal it self than Day: Your Eyes did first Philander's Soul inspire, And Fortune too conform'd her to his fire.

under Occurrences 10%

To place one's self under the absolute authority of God and his word, is to acquire in the face of mere parties, majorities, general opinions, an independence that nothing can supply.

over Occurrences 8%

When he had col-lect-ed a suf-fi-ci-en-cy of dri-ed leaves to-ge-ther to make his rest-ing place soft-er, he pre-par-ed to lie down, when, to his as-to-nish-ment and de-light, he be-held the gi-gan-tic hands spread them-selves over him, with the fin-gers en-twin-ed, ma-king for him the most per-fect lit-tle tent in the world.

towards Occurrences 7%

On the contrary, how has he represented the whole Godhead exerting it self towards Man in its full Benevolence under the Three-fold Distinction of a Creator, a Redeemer and a Comforter!

before Occurrences 7%

No matter for that, I'll not lose an Inch of my Quality for a King's ransom; disgrace my self before my fair Mistress! Isa.

among Occurrences 7%

"It is so easy to lose one's self among the passages and staircases.

about Occurrences 6%

One might quarrel furiously with Paula (and it happened Mary very nearly did, as shall be related presently, before they had been in the cottage three days), but one couldn't possibly worry one's self about her, couldn't torture one's self feeling things with Paula's nerves.

without Occurrences 6%

Like the country mouse, that had tasted a little of urban manners, I long to be nibbling my own cheese by my dear self without mousetraps and time-traps.

like Occurrences 5%

If he would inspire me with an Abhorrence to Debauchery, do not (says he) make your self like Sectanus, when you may be happy in the Enjoyment of lawful Pleasures.

behind Occurrences 3%

"Foolish Myra," she cried, "you know I love you too well to see anything but your own beautiful self behind the scars.

through Occurrences 3%

Faughhow she smellshad I approach'd so near divine Celinda, what A natural Fragrancy had sent it self through all my ravisht Senses!

Which preposition to use with  self