Convinced

Examples

• Many were convinced that the end of the world was at hand, and strove to fix their thoughts solely on the world to come. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
• That I am convinced of--if only we use the will properly, intelligibly. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
• Fanny was silent; but not from being convinced that there might not be a remedy found for some of these evils. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
• I was firmly convinced that he ought not to marry you--therefore I tried to dissuade him by all the means in my power. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• Convinced of his security from Persia, Pericles spent the war hoard of the allies upon the beautification of his city. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
• If you're quite convinced, that any foolish passion on my part is entirely over, I will wish you good afternoon. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
• But Isaac soon convinced him of his error. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
• Before sunset he had cut six acres of wheat, and convinced his audience that his machine was a great improvement over the old method. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
• I professed myself convinced by it accordingly. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• I was convinced upon this return trip that there was a future for the horseless carriage, although I did not at that time expect it to be so brilliant and imposing. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
• At last I became so convinced that I was causing him uneasiness that I drew my visit to a close. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
• The more I think of the matter the more convinced I am that the letter has never left this house. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
• She was convinced that Margaret had fixed on a person whose name she could not bear with composure to become a standing joke with Mrs. Jennings. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
• Burroughs objected strenuously, for he did not wish to market the machine until he was convinced that it was perfect, but he finally agreed to manufacture fifty machines. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
• There is certainly no reason why he should be your enemy, yet I feel convinced he is so. Fergus Hume. The Island of Fantasy.
• I am not convinced of that. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
• He denied it, however, with the utmost earnestness, and I am convinced that he was speaking the truth. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
• But the test had proved Morse’s theory, and he became convinced that in time messages could be sent across the ocean as easily as over land. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
• I hope my mother is now convinced that I have no more talents than inclination for a public life! Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
• I must think your language too strong in speaking of both, replied Jane; and I hope you will be convinced of it by seeing them happy together. Jane Austen. Pride and Prejudice.
• I cannot agree with you; I am convinced that my father would totally disapprove it. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.
• Convinced by ocular demonstration, he was a lmost overcome with emotion. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
• No one would believe it at first; and even now Elizabeth will not be convinced, notwithstanding all the evidence. Mary Shelley. Frankenstein_Or_The Modern Prometheus.
• I am convinced of it. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• I felt convinced of it,' returned Miss Peecher, smiling again. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
• Yes, I am convinced that this is so. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
• These wheels were smooth, as Stephenson was convinced that smooth wheels would run properly on an edge-rail. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
• The more I consider the matter the more I am convinced that there must be an end to our acquaintance. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
• I was already convinced, or almost convinced, that John Straker went down to the stables in the dead of the night and took out Silver Blaze. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
• I am convinced, madam, said Edmund, preventing Fanny, that Sir Thomas would not like it. Jane Austen. Mansfield Park.

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