Which preposition to use with proofed

of Occurrences 3176%

That the creatures should so soon have found the door wasto mea proof of their reasoning capabilities.

against Occurrences 244%

take heed, sure her nice Virtue Is proof against the Vices of her Sex.

in Occurrences 76%

" "Of course it's no proof in itself," answered the other; "but what I mean to say is, that if the doctor, or any other sensible chap, knew all we do about the cipher, and what they said at their last meeting, he wouldn't doubt for a moment but that it was one of them who screwed up Grice's door.

to Occurrences 66%

It is no proof to the contrary, that vomiting often relieves the headach, for vomiting is capable of relieving a great number of other diseases, as well as those of the brain, upon the principle of counter-irritation.

for Occurrences 44%

I keep no man-servant, and after my daughter retiresgenerally at the witching hour of two in the morning,I am obliged to hobble down stairs, extinguish the lights, cover the fire, lock up the house, and ascertain whether it is perfectly fire and burglar-proof for the time being.

by Occurrences 28%

"''Tis illusion, as I'm an honest tradesman,' roared a third, and put his integrity to the proof by thrusting a hot iron bar into my barrel.

on Occurrences 21%

But I have proof on this subject.

as Occurrences 19%

Beyond his bare word and that of Sonia I had no proof as yet that he intended to play straight with me.

than Occurrences 17%

Still these same devotees point to the demonstrations of what they regard as living facts, phenomena palpable to the senses, things that appeal to the eye, the ear, and the touch, and say that these are higher proofs than all the dogmas of philosophy, all the observation and experience of former times, all the logic of the past.

from Occurrences 16%

That the degeneracy of the British youth, is, at least, not universal, we have just now sir, received an incontestable proof from the gentleman who spoke last, and spoke with so much elegance of language, and justness of reasoning, as shows, that there are to be found, among the youth of Britain, persons very well qualified for the senate; and I have never heard that a post in the army required greater abilities.

at Occurrences 15%

"But there is more than one irrefutable proof at hand, to show that this reason for war, was merely a veil covering the real ones.

with Occurrences 10%

I'm ready to go through these proofs with you as soon as you are.

before Occurrences 9%

At length we succeeded in getting such proof before the Council, as ought to have satisfied the patricians of their own injustice.

during Occurrences 2%

His age, as well as his energetic character, and his experience, often put to the proof during a long life of labor, made him the natural head of the companions who were engaged with him.

into Occurrences 2%

"Even if you are the post," he remarked, "you need not sound the Last Trumpet!" "Davies," said the postman, crammed a bundle of proofs into the expectant hand, and departed.

through Occurrences 2%

And the rockets' red glare the bombs bursting in air Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave

under Occurrences 2%

Then she found a galley-proof under the table.

within Occurrences 2%

"Stay where you are," whispered Belial to Adeliza; "stir not; you shall put his constancy to the proof within five minutes.

without Occurrences 1%

I can't believe you did this thing, even unconsciously, until I'm shown proof without a single flaw.

after Occurrences 1%

She knew that it was true, and as proof after proof crowded upon her, until the chain of evidence was complete, she laid her head upon the rain-wet grass, and shudderingly stopped her ears, to shut out, if possible, the memory of the dreadful words, "I, the shriveled, skinny hag who tells you this, am your own grandmother."

among Occurrences 1%

How wilt Thou I should gain a harbour fair, If after proof among my friends I find That some are faithless, some devoid of mind, Some short of sense, though stout to do and dare?

amongst Occurrences 1%

But as he claims to have had his face and part of his body thoroughly tattooed in four hours, his story is but one proof amongst a multitude that veracity was not a needful part of the equipment of the New Zealand adventurer of the Alsatian epoch.

behind Occurrences 1%

They have not left a single proof behind them; they foresaw everything, and each acted his part with a coolness and courage which, applied to a great and good cause, would have made fine statesmen of them both.

beyond Occurrences 1%

Were it capable of proof beyond all possibility of denial that the limit of the grant to Sir William Alexander was intended to be a line drawn toward the northwest instead of the north it would not affect the question.

off Occurrences 1%

"Glad you're free," he said, snatching some proofs off the desk and beginning to read.

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