It seems you might be looking for information about prepositions in general, or perhaps about prepositional phrases with a direct object. Let's break down these concepts:
1. Prepositions:
* Definition: Prepositions are words that connect a noun or pronoun (the object of the preposition) to another word in the sentence, usually a verb or adjective. They show relationships like location, time, direction, manner, or possession.
* Examples:
* Location: in the box, on the table, under the bed
* Time: at 8 o'clock, before dinner, during the meeting
* Direction: toward the door, across the street, around the corner
* Manner: with care, by accident, without permission
* Possession: of the book, on the phone, by the car
2. Prepositional Phrases:
* Definition: A prepositional phrase consists of a preposition followed by its object (the noun or pronoun) and any modifiers of the object.
* Examples:
* "in the box" (preposition: "in", object: "box")
* "with a smile" (preposition: "with", object: "smile")
* "during the meeting" (preposition: "during", object: "meeting")
Direct Objects in Prepositional Phrases:
* Concept: While prepositional phrases typically don't have direct objects, they can *contain* a direct object if the prepositional phrase is the object of a verb.
* Example: "I saw the cat *under the bed*."
* The direct object of the verb "saw" is "the cat".
* "Under the bed" is a prepositional phrase that modifies "saw".
If you have a specific sentence or example in mind, please provide it so I can clarify the prepositional usage.