Which preposition to use with toms

in Occurrences 40%

He is an Irishman, with a little of Father TOM in him, and has got into a "controversy" with his Holiness about infallibility.

to Occurrences 39%

I had ridden beside him many times over his mother's estate, and I had noticedand chafed somewhat at the knowledgethat women much older than he always called him Mr. Washington, while even that little chit of a Polly Johnston called me Tom to my face, and laughed at me when I assumed an air of injured dignity.

with Occurrences 34%

He scowled for a moment at Tom with a pair of great red eyes.

of Occurrences 22%

"Quite true," said John Effingham, with an air of sympathy"but, Howel, you have forgotten Peeping Tom of Coventry, and the climate!"

at Occurrences 19%

" "Tom Rover can take Felton's place," came the order from the head of the team, and Tom at once threw off the blanket he had been using and got into practice with another new man and some others.

on Occurrences 19%

I was on one side the car and Master Tom on the other.

for Occurrences 11%

Coming back to Tom for a minute, have you heard that the Colonel has written him a letter of thanks for the distinguished service rendered by him to the Mounted and suggesting that a permanent place of importance can be found for him on the Force if he'll take it?" "No.

from Occurrences 7%

And Mark half pushed Tom from him, and puffed on by his side, highly excited.

by Occurrences 6%

This was Rose Gardiner, the prettiest girl in the village, who had already deeply offended Tom by accepting Ben as her escort from the magical entertainment in place of him.

about Occurrences 5%

" "I wish I could use mirrors to break it to Tom about this baccarat business.

as Occurrences 3%

Under the photograph was scrawled in blue crayon, "Ain't she my darling?'" The representation struck Tom as so comical that he was compelled to laugh outright; he simply couldn't help it.

into Occurrences 3%

I went with Tom into the wings, and stood there, waiting.

between Occurrences 3%

Tom between a desire to help her supposed son and the risk of discovery, she at last consented.

among Occurrences 2%

The men, Uncle Tom among them, had heavy chains put on both hands and feet.

after Occurrences 2%

cried Tom after hearing this.

over Occurrences 1%

" "What do you mean by 'at work in the world?'" said the master, pausing, with his lips close to his saucerful of tea, and peering at Tom over it.

than Occurrences 1%

If possible, this occasion was of more importance to Tom than to Edward.

through Occurrences 1%

She watched Tom through the glass door all the morning to see if he read the letter, and betrayed any emotion at its contents: but Tom went about his business as usual, and, as far as she saw, never read it at all.

across Occurrences 1%

Jackson looked a little foolish, but the question being repeated, he answered"Why, sir, I was a little crowded for room, and so your honor, so I just sent Tom across the street, to know if Mr. Daniels couldn't keep a couple of the grooms.

during Occurrences 1%

And how has it been with Tom during those four years?

without Occurrences 1%

It was a dangerous descent, but down went Tom without a moment's hesitation; sick and giddy, on he went until at last he dropped on the grass and lay there unconscious.

behind Occurrences 1%

It was near sunset when Dick started on horseback, with Tom behind him, for the ten mile journey through the forest.

like Occurrences 1%

He prayed Heaven to watch over the boy's footsteps and to prevent his wandering into any danger, while the feeling that the poor fellow was already beyond all human help weighed down the heart of Tom like a mountain of lead.

near Occurrences 1%

"I wish I knew how to revive him," said Dick as he and Sam placed Tom near the open doorway.

along Occurrences 1%

After holding a moment's council the Indians began a rapid march, hurrying Tom along with them, and almost dragging the terrified childrenwho, each with a tiny hand in the grip of a painted warrior, ran panting by their sides.

Which preposition to use with  toms