On the outside or on every side of; all around; over; beside; somewhere near; in connection with; engaged in.
On all sides; around.
On every side; around; almost; ready; to and fro.
I told you about it once. – Peter A Novel of Which He is Not the Hero by F. Hopkinson Smith
You must not think that way about it. – Molly Brown's Junior Days by Nell Speed
" I don't care about supper, thank you, uncle," said the lad. – Hildegarde's Home by Laura E. Richards