Which preposition to use with specimens

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Even now, when one thinks of the King Louis Philippe, with all his tall, strong, young sons (there is a well-known picture of the King on horseback with all his sons around himsplendid specimens of young manhood), it seems incredible that they are not still ruling and reigning at the Tuileries.

of Occurrences 73%

He also exhibited some Specimens of Conchs, which were regular Sneezers in point of size.

in Occurrences 70%

" "Hullo," said Carton, looking up from the sheet of specimens in front of him"hullo, Diggy!

from Occurrences 50%

Specimens from 200 to 250 feet high are not rare on well-ground moraine soil, at an elevation of from 7500 to 8500 feet above sea-level.

for Occurrences 19%

" "At any rate," I said, "if I had known your object, you certainly should have had the flowers for which you risked so much: and if I remain here three days longer, I promise you plenty of specimens for your experiment.

at Occurrences 13%

So far it has proved itself perfectly hardy in this country, there being specimens at wide distances apart that have stood uninjured through our past severe winters.

with Occurrences 9%

Let them examine the specimens with this idea clearly before their minds.

on Occurrences 7%

It is better to mount the specimens on white paper, keeping these sheets in brown paper covers.

as Occurrences 5%

The next position is when one ear lops outwards, and the other stands erect: rabbits of this kind possess but little value, however fine the shape and beautiful the colour, although they sometimes breed as good specimens as finer ones.

by Occurrences 4%

All these points should be brought out by the actual observation of the specimens by the pupils, with only such hints from the teacher as may be needed to direct their attention aright.

into Occurrences 4%

Contact with Nature, and the habits of observation acquired in gold-seeking, had made them all, to some extent, collectors, and, like wood-rats, they had gathered all kinds of odd specimens into their cabins, and now required me to examine them.

to Occurrences 4%

But we had sold many of the finest specimens to the countess and have records of their weight, size, shape and color.

among Occurrences 3%

As the young females of each successive season come on, the finest specimens among them, other things being equal, are apt to attract those who can afford the expensive luxury of beauty.

before Occurrences 3%

The pupils should examine and describe their specimens before discussing them in the class-room.

through Occurrences 1%

" As the intelligent little fellow ran on with his pretty prattle, I was diligently pursuing the lady and child of the specimens through the sketches.

under Occurrences 1%

SIZEAny specimens under the minimum, or above the maximum weight, are objectionable.

like Occurrences 1%

Indeed, specimens like Matthew, of serving-men of the former time, have latterly been fast going out, but I remember one or two such.

within Occurrences 1%

The larger examples of Indian carved woodwork are of teak; the finest and most characteristic specimens within the writer's knowledge are the two folding doors which were sent as a present to the Indian Government, and are in the Indian Museum.

FROM Occurrences 1%

[Illustration: SLATE SPECIMENS FROM CURIOSITY POINT.

in Occurrences 1%

By B. Jaeger, Assisted by H.E. Preston, M.D. With Numerous Illustrations from Specimens in the Cabinet of the Author.

between Occurrences 1%

The young collector can begin by simply pressing his specimens between the leaves of a book, the older and coarser the better; and he can mount them in a blank book designed for the purpose, or if he has only a common blank book, he can cut out some of the leaves, alternately with others left in place, as is often done with a scrap book, that when the book is full it may not be crowded at the back.

Which preposition to use with  specimens