Denoting that from which anything
proceeds; indicating origin, source, descent, and the like; as, he is
of a race of kings; he is of noble blood.
Denoting possession or ownership, or the
relation of subject to attribute; as, the apartment of the
consul: the power of the king; a man of courage; the
gate of heaven.
Denoting the material of which anything is
composed, or that which it contains; as, a throne of gold; a
sword of steel; a wreath of mist; a cup of
water.
Denoting part of an aggregate or whole;
belonging to a number or quantity mentioned; out of; from amongst;
as, of this little he had some to spare; some of the
mines were unproductive; most of the company.
Denoting that by which a person or thing
is actuated or impelled; also, the source of a purpose or action; as,
they went of their own will; no body can move of
itself; he did it of necessity.
Denoting reference to a thing; about;
concerning; relating to; as, to boast of one's
achievements.
Denoting nearness or distance, either in
space or time; from; as, within a league of the town; within
an hour of the appointed time.
Denoting identity or equivalence; -- used
with a name or appellation, and equivalent to the relation of
apposition; as, the continent of America; the city of
Rome; the Island of Cuba.
Denoting the agent, or person by whom, or
thing by which, anything is, or is done; by.
Denoting relation to place or time;
belonging to, or connected with; as, men of Athens; the people
of the Middle Ages; in the days of Herod.
Denoting passage from one state to
another; from.
During; in the course of.
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