Which preposition to use with taunted

of Occurrences 40%

Gardner, to whom, with others, he was giving lessons in languages; and as a result of his intercourse with this man he became again the same simple loving believer that he had been when he learnt to read the Bible at his mother's knee, or braved the taunts of his school-fellows.

with Occurrences 14%

The cowards must be brought to their senses, or every one of them will be shot down," was the reply of the man whom his own soldiers had taunted with cowardice not an hour previous.

at Occurrences 7%

When the strange procession reached the river, Henry stood for a moment looking steadily at the stone, then with a courage which we can scarcely measure, he firmly set his foot on it and slowly crossed over; and from the other side, in the face of all the people he turned and flung his taunt at the prophet, "Who will ever again believe the lies of Merlin?"

in Occurrences 6%

"It's sure a surprisin' day an' pleasant" he finished, emphasizing "surprisin'" and "pleasant" till Carolyn June could have sworn there was a veiled taunt in the words he spoke.

for Occurrences 4%

Hold, mighty Emperor; as I hope to be saved, 'tis but a copy of her Countenanceinhuman Wifelead her to your Apartment, Sir! barbarous honest Woman,to your Chamber, Sir,wou'd I had married thee an errant Strumpet; nay, to your Royal Bed, Sir, I'll warrant you she gives you taunt for taunt: try her, Sir, try her.

into Occurrences 3%

"I am not to be taunted into rendering first aid to the wounded.

from Occurrences 3%

" Rustem, hearing this taunt from the tongue of Akwán Díw, prepared for fight, and threw his kamund with such precision and force, that the demon was entangled in it, and then he struck him such a mighty blow with his sword, that it severed the head from the body.

about Occurrences 3%

Norton and Randolph in jubilant spirit tried to cheer her, and failing, resorted to taunts about some imaginary love affair.

to Occurrences 3%

From jests to jibes, from taunts to blows, was then, as ever, an easy path; and in reply to some unchivalric remark concerning his lady-love, Douglas struck the slanderer with all his might.

like Occurrences 1%

"Mother," he said, "you don't mean to say you are letting yourself be influenced by a taunt like that of Mrs. Farron's, which she didn't even believe herself?" Mrs. Wayne was shocked.

over Occurrences 1%

and his taunt over his fallen foes, Baldulf and Colgrim (vs. 31431 ff.).

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