Preposition

(English prepositions)

Near or next to.

At some time before (the given time), or before the end of a given time interval.

(Indicates the actor in a clause with its verb in the passive voice): Through the action or presence of.

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(Indicates the creator of a work): Existing through the authorship etc. of.

(Indicates the cause of a condition or event): Through the action of, caused by, responsibility for; by dint of.

* 1874 , (Thomas Hardy), (Far from the Madding Crowd) , 2005 Barnes & Noble Classics publication of 1912 Wessex edition, p.109:

In other directions the fields and sky were so much of one colour by the snow that it was difficult in a hasty glance to tell whereabouts the horizon occurred.

(Indicates a means): Involving/using the means of.

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*:"I don't want to spoil any comparison you are going to make," said Jim, "but I was at Winchester and New College." ¶ "That will do," said Mackenzie. "I was dragged up at the workhouse school till I was twelve. Then I ran away and sold papers in the streets, and anything else that I could pick up a few coppers by —except steal."

(Indicates a source of light): Medium emanating from hot sources.

* 1945 , Neva L. Boyd, Handbook of Recreational Games , 1975 edition, ISBN 0486232042, p.16:

Players: Can we get there by candlelight? ¶ Gatekeepers: Yes and back again.

* 1960 , , (One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish)

By' the light of the moon, / ' by the light of a star / they walked all night

(senseid).

(Indicates the amount of some progression): With a change of.

(Indicates a referenced source): According to.

(Indicates an oath): With the authority of.

Preposition

(English prepositions)

A close but separated relationship.

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#Close to.(rfex)

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#In front of; before a background.

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#In physical contact with.

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#In physical opposition to, or in collision with.

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A contrasting or competitive relationship.

#In contrast and/or comparison with.

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#In competition with, versus.

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#In opposition to.

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In exchange for.(rfex)

As counterbalance to.(rfex)

As a charge on.(rfex)

As protection from.

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(lb) Exposed to.(rfex)

In anticipation of; in preparation for (a particular time, event etc.).

*, II.11:

*:He wrote to a friend of his, that he lived but with browne bread and water, and entreated him to send him a piece of cheese, against the time he was to make a solemne feast.