1) of time or frequency: from time immemorial, since then, when a boy, when questioned, on
returning home, from time to time, from that day on, in a day or
two, not until it was done, on that unforgettable day, with the flush of
dawn;
2) of place or direction: behind the house, in front of the house,
in the distance, at a distance, across the street, at the corner of the street, at the top of the page, at the bottom of, downstairs;
3) of manner or on purpose, by chance, without a glance, with his fists clenched, with
attendant tears streaming, down her cheeks, in a whisper, full of indignation,
circumstances side by side, as if to stop him, never to come back;
4) of degree or measure: rather (well, badly, etc.), greatly (surprised, astonished,
disappointed, etc.) to perfection, particularly, deeply, fairly well,
over head and ears;
5) of cause: quite worn out, because of one's carelessness, not being able to ...,
there being no time left, it being late;
6) of condition: weather permitting, but for (one's help, advice, kindness, etc.), if
possible (necessary, obligatory), if (unless) discovered (asked,
required, etc.);
7) of comparison: as if asleep (in doubt, etc.), like (all elderly people, all his relatives,
a child etc.);
8) of concession: difficult as it was, in spite of (the difficulties, the nasty weather,
etc.), although quite tired (much weaker, etc.), notwithstanding hi
success (promise, etc.);
9) of purpose: .); for you to (have it, see it, etc.), in order to soothe the baby (to make it
clear etc.), lest he should forget it.