Which preposition to use with explicit

in Occurrences 19%

I was thus explicit in my statement in order, if possible to satisfy the cut-throats that I was not spying upon them, but that my intrusion was entirely accidental.

than Occurrences 8%

"But why," he concluded, "should I be more explicit than Mr. Aiken?

as Occurrences 7%

The Holy Scriptures are perfectly explicit as to what happens to the heads of the children and their teeth too.

on Occurrences 6%

History is not explicit on the point, and leaves us a splendid choice.

with Occurrences 4%

and he replied haughtily enough, "I am aware of no matters on which I am inclined to be explicit with Mr. Thurnall, or on which Mr. Thurnall has a right to be explicit with me.

about Occurrences 1%

And then Sylvia was explicit about it, as something every one was hoping for.

without Occurrences 1%

32.Intending to be critical without hostility, and explicit without partiality, I write not for or against any sect, or any man; but to teach all who desire to know the grammar of our tongue.

against Occurrences 1%

There seemed some inconsistency in this objection, coming from the mouths of men who belonged to Rail Road Corporations, and Bank Stock Companies, and who mingled constantly with slaveholders in Southern trade; for the early testimonies of the Society were quite as explicit against slavery, as against a paid ministry.

at Occurrences 1%

I cannot be more explicit at present.

from Occurrences 1%

By his theory of knowledge he forms the transition link between Descartes and Kant, since he interprets necessary truths not as dwelling in the mind complete and explicit from the start, but as produced or raised into consciousness only on the occasion of sensuous experience.

to Occurrences 1%

Probably before this letter is despatched to you, it will contain an answer more or less explicit to these questions.

Which preposition to use with  explicit