Explain the use of "By" and "With". Give Examples.
Difficulty: Easy
By and with
By (doer or agent); with (instrument or means)
Examples:
He was punished by the teacher with a stick
She was murdered by her husband with a sword
He has a great influence on the headmaster
He has promised to comply with my request
He was killed by the robber with a Hatcher
He knows you by sight
Eggs are sold by dozens, apples by seers
I cannot put up with such conduct
A wise man profits from the experience
He quarrelled with me over a trifle
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