Another of that unending series of arguments followed,[1294] and still another of Marshall's cautious but convincing opinions came forth.
More convincing still, General Adair, writing before the trial began, told substantially the same story.
We consumed valuable time in convincing Brown that his directions to us were impracticable and valueless, and then he referred us to Mr. Cope.
Everything "contra" is carefully placed in one scale of the balance, and it is always satisfactory and convincing to see how quickly it kicks the beam when love is placed in the other scale.
As it rushed through the dim circle of light in front of the tavern, Barnes succeeded in obtaining a brief but convincing view of the car.
There was something convincing about Sprouse's version of the affair at Green Fancy.
He would have said that they were thieves bent on burglarising Green Fancy were it not for the disclosures of Miss Thackeray and the very convincing proof that they were not shot by the same man.
I may now add, that the evidences which had most to do in convincing me of the truth and divinity of Christianity, were the internal ones.
It went far towards convincing me, that whether religion was founded in truth or not, it was necessary to the virtue and happiness of mankind.
In his wanderings, he fell in with a band of hostile Sioux Indians, who would quickly have dispatched him, had he not succeeded immediately in convincing them of his wonderful powers.
The theory is plausible and convincing to the ordinary mind.
The life of the young foreigner, who has thrown himself so confidingly on our protection and friendship, must not be sacrificed without most convincing proofs of his guilt.
A universal murmur of execration, acknowledged this convincing evidence; doubly confirmed, as it seemed to be by the fearful start and muttered exclamation, on the part of the prisoner the moment it was produced.
He rose, of his own free will, and stated to the audience that he had been investigating the subject for thirty years, and that this was the most wonderful and convincing thing he had ever seen.
The seance, although held under unfavorable circumstances, was full of strong, convincing points.
One of the most convincing proofs of materialization was the following: A lady, whom we understood to be a relative of Col.
But a man can't be convincingif he doesn't believe in a thing.
He had a convincing manner; the young farmer listened.
There was a convincing sincerity about Crane at all times; what he did he did with the full vigor of a man believing in its truth.
Will you talk to Alice (in your own convincing and most eloquent manner) if I send her up to you?
Bottler could prove himself not of an arrogant, and still less of a dissolute mind; he respected the opinion of the world; and he showed his respect in the most convincing and flattering manner, by his style of dress.
This operation was wholly convincing to the medical profession, and created profound public interest.
He succeeded in convincing only a few, however, that his theory was right.
There is so much of sunshine in its pages that it sheds its cheerfulness upon the reader, making life seem brighter and convincing us that this world is a pleasant place to live in and full of delightful, kind-hearted people.
With your permission, my dear madam," he added, by his cultured manner quite convincing Mrs. Webster that he was a gentleman.
She paused, racking her brain for more convincing infirmities.
But I have said all this to you over and over again, without convincing you; and I hardly dare hope that I shall be more successful now; so, if you are really quite resolved to go to sea, I will offer no further objections.
I only wish Mr Smellie had been on deck just now to have caught a glimpse of that inexplicable brig; he would have borne convincing testimony to the marvellous likeness between them.
At last convincing him of our truthfulness, we began to question him as to the road, the chances of getting provisions, etc.
This is an excellent model of dignified, well-reasoned, convincing speech.
His way of putting things was so lucid and convincing that it was difficult to express the same ideas in any other words with equal force.
The French ministry complained of the publication of this letter, as an attempt to sow jealousy between the two crowns; and as a convincing proof of their sincerity, banished the earl of Melfort to Angers.
He assured them he had their interest at heart; and that his good subjects should have convincing proofs of his sincere inclination to advance the wealth and prosperity of that his ancient kingdom.
A more convincing set of circumstances could not have been imagined, much less prepared.
The circus manager succeeded in half-way convincing the authorities that his people had been set upon and were in no way responsible for the affray.
And here," she said, "is something which ought to be perfectlyconvincing to any sane man.
So confident was I in our security and in Polo's honesty that I unlocked the cabinet to give Mr. Mudge convincing proof.
