Prepositionary
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FACE (V)

After hours on the trail, the campers were faced (i.e. confronted) by a formidable wall of rock.

Their house faced (i.e. fronted) on (or onto) the river. Every home in the village faces to the south.

They all turned, facing (i.e. fronting) toward the setting sun.

You’ll have to face up to (i.e. deal with) it sooner or later. The whole upper floor was faced (i.e. covered) with stucco.

She was faced (i.e. confronted) with the end of all her dreams.

FACILITY

Facilities (i.e. equipment, supplies, etc.) for health care and education seldom equal the need.

He had a facility (i.e. aptitude) for the quick rejoinder.

She had a facility (i.e. suppleness) of movement that was quite extraordinary.

FACT

The pertinent facts about the case were mailed to all concerned.

The fact of the matter is that you lied.

FACTOR (N)

“In 1848, (gynecologist I. Samuelweis) reduced mortality from puerperal fever by a factor of 15...” (Ivan Illich, Medical Nemesis)

FACTOR (V)

“As old bone is renewed, Blast (cells) factor into their design necessary adjustments for stress.” (Dr. Paul Brand & Philip Yancey, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made)

The engineers had factored in all the water stresses that affect a bridge.

FAIL

You have failed in your duty as an officer.

“For once the charm of hot food . . failed to cheer me.” (L. Van Der Post, Oxford English Dictionary)

FAIR (A)

“All’s fair in love and war.” (Francis Edward Smedley)

That’s very fair of you.

You’re not being fair to me.

Be fair with me and I’ll be fair with you.

FAITH

“There has never been another town . . quite like El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles (Los Angeles’ full name), where the lost American faith in machines and materialism built its own astonishing monument.” (Jan Morris, Destinies)

They did not pass on the faith of their ancestors.

FAITHFUL

They’ve been faithful in some things, but not in others.

I’ve been faithful to her all my married life.

FALL (VV)

“Until a freak storm in 1971, not a single drop of rain had fallen on Chile’s Atacama desert in 400 years.” (Omni mag., April ‘92)

She fell over herself (i.e. was very eager) to spread the news.

It fell to me (i.e. was my lot) to give her the bad news.

“When an assassin struck down Czar Alexander II, frustrations from all quarters fell heavily upon (i.e. was directed at) the Jews.” (John Hersey, Esquire mag.)

“When the state considers that taste and style fall within its jurisdiction, and links culture to the preservation of national values, it does not create, it embalms.” (Sanche de Gramont)

note: As for all VVs, this versatile verb can be followed by a variety of prepositions; whichever best describes the action that follows.

FACE (V)

After hours on the trail, the campers were faced (i.e. confronted) by a formidable wall of rock.

Their house faced (i.e. fronted) on (or onto) the river. Every home in the village faces to the south.

They all turned, facing (i.e. fronting) toward the setting sun.

You’ll have to face up to (i.e. deal with) it sooner or later. The whole upper floor was faced (i.e. covered) with stucco.

She was faced (i.e. confronted) with the end of all her dreams.

FACILITY

Facilities (i.e. equipment, supplies, etc.) for health care and education seldom equal the need.

He had a facility (i.e. aptitude) for the quick rejoinder.

She had a facility (i.e. suppleness) of movement that was quite extraordinary.

FACT

The pertinent facts about the case were mailed to all concerned.

The fact of the matter is that you lied.

FACTOR (N)

“In 1848, (gynecologist I. Samuelweis) reduced mortality from puerperal fever by a factor of 15...” (Ivan Illich, Medical Nemesis)

FACTOR (V)

“As old bone is renewed, Blast (cells) factor into their design necessary adjustments for stress.” (Dr. Paul Brand & Philip Yancey, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made)

The engineers had factored in all the water stresses that affect a bridge.

FAIL

You have failed in your duty as an officer.

“For once the charm of hot food . . failed to cheer me.” (L. Van Der Post, Oxford English Dictionary)

FAIR (A)

“All’s fair in love and war.” (Francis Edward Smedley)

That’s very fair of you.

You’re not being fair to me.

Be fair with me and I’ll be fair with you.

FAITH

“There has never been another town . . quite like El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de Los Angeles (Los Angeles’ full name), where the lost American faith in machines and materialism built its own astonishing monument.” (Jan Morris, Destinies)

They did not pass on the faith of their ancestors.

FAITHFUL

They’ve been faithful in some things, but not in others.

I’ve been faithful to her all my married life.

FALL (VV)

“Until a freak storm in 1971, not a single drop of rain had fallen on Chile’s Atacama desert in 400 years.” (Omni mag., April ‘92)

She fell over herself (i.e. was very eager) to spread the news.

It fell to me (i.e. was my lot) to give her the bad news.

“When an assassin struck down Czar Alexander II, frustrations from all quarters fell heavily upon (i.e. was directed at) the Jews.” (John Hersey, Esquire mag.)

“When the state considers that taste and style fall within its jurisdiction, and links culture to the preservation of national values, it does not create, it embalms.” (Sanche de Gramont)

note: As for all VVs, this versatile verb can be followed by a variety of prepositions; whichever best describes the action that follows.

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