| 单词 | disproof |
| 例句 | As if goaded into disproof, one of the specks peeled away and began its near-vertical dive, directly above their heads. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z Men who don't get it are proof, not disproof. James Beard Awards Apply a New Yardstick: Good Behavior 2018-02-15T05:00:00Z "It is like looking for proof or disproof of the existence of God in a flower." The Fort Bragg murders: is Jeffrey MacDonald innocent? 2013-04-13T23:05:28Z “The disproof of that is the lack of pudding.” America’s standing in the world is at a low point — and the pandemic has made it worse 2020-07-26T04:00:00Z It is indeed true that there is never “proof” in science in the sense that there may be in formal logic or mathematics, but, crucially, there is disproof. Wait...Maybe the Hippies Weren't Right 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z If the fictional Jeremy England’s theory is right, the suggestion goes, it would be an earth-shattering disproof of every other story... Dan Brown Can’t Cite Me to Disprove God 2017-10-12T04:00:00Z This definition of theory as something subject to disproof or challenge is deeply and honourably rooted in scientific tradition - in the practice of testing explanations by discovery or experiment. The Vocabularist: When is a theory 'just a theory'? - BBC News 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z Trump rose to political prominence through the power of birtherism — a movement in which every disproof was regarded as evidence of an even broader conspiracy. Trump and Palin’s war against reason 2016-01-21T05:00:00Z What concerns, enrages in fact at times, over these sorts of derangements is that the disproof of the contention is usually to be found in the statement of it in the first place. Not Having A State Minimum Wage Is Not A Vestige Of Slavery 2015-06-26T04:00:00Z And if we look closer at this, and we find that the relationship is actually only one to one, then we’ve a disproof of the central Keynesian contention. Of Course The Keynesian Model Is True; That's How We Define The Keynesian Model 2014-11-29T05:00:00Z All three of these books argue that if the proof or disproof of race is scientific, it must be true. Genetics: Under the skin : Nature : Nature Publishing Group 2014-09-16T04:00:00Z There’s a certain amusement in that if Snapchat succeeds in retaining its user base then that will be a certain disproof of our contention that innovators need legal protection for their inventions. Snapchat's Possibly Ghastly Mistake In Rebuffing Facebook; Here Comes Slingshot 2014-05-19T04:00:00Z Our demonstration that LIP neurons did not carry value signals early in the trial, despite the fact that monkeys were making value-based decisions, constitutes an existence disproof of the hypothesis. [Technical Response] Response to Comment on “In Monkeys Making Value-Based Decisions, LIP Neurons Encode Cue Salience and Not Action Value” 2013-04-25T17:55:26.440Z A sufficient disproof, if any were needed, is that Voltaire treats “l’infàme” as feminine. Voltaire: A Sketch of his Life and Works 2012-03-14T02:00:25.570Z We were certainly in recession, government spending certainly changed, but if GDP only changed by the amount of spending change then that’s a disproof, not a proof, of the central Keynesian claim. Of Course The Keynesian Model Is True; That's How We Define The Keynesian Model 2014-11-29T05:00:00Z Now, I had in my pocket a certain letter from Lord Derwentwater, which was a clear disproof of her words, and, to speak the truth, her manner stung me. Lawrence Clavering 2012-02-01T03:00:11.667Z The conclusion is thus established beyond disproof, that the mental processes called conversion, repentance, and "getting religion" are simply natural psychological operations, depending upon education, organization, and intelligence. The World's Sixteen Crucified Saviors Or, Christianity Before Christ 2012-01-19T03:00:18.027Z Who came with no story of betrayal that might or might not be, but with assertion of marriage that was capable of definite proof or disproof? The Happy Warrior 2011-12-18T03:00:18.863Z That he is frequently shot is no disproof of this assertion. Wild Spain (Espa?a agreste) Records of Sport with Rifle, Rod, and Gun, Natural History Exploration 2011-12-05T03:00:38.980Z To this, of course, strong Jewish objection is made, though no strong disproof can be made. The International Jew The World's Foremost Problem 2011-10-16T02:00:19.257Z As Mr. Burr's further theory, that Paine wrote the letters of Junius, rests largely on the identification with "Casca," it might be left to fall with disproof of the latter. The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. I. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England; to which is added a Sketch of Paine by William Cobbett 2011-10-12T02:00:38.787Z Thus although we may admit a probability that the space-constant is large in comparison with stellar distances, a conclusive proof or disproof seems scarcely possible. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 6 "Geodesy" to "Geometry" 2011-09-19T02:00:10.473Z The result is certainly of more than mere interest, the agreement being such that we are tempted to lay down the following propositions in regard to the perforated stamps for further proof or disproof:— First. Canada: Its Postage Stamps and Postal Stationery 2011-09-18T02:00:28.007Z The omission may, of course, be merely accidental; but at least it destroys the alleged disproof, and leaves us free to take Speght’s assertion at its intrinsic worth. Chaucer and His England 2011-09-01T02:00:19.940Z It is the Jewish Press which has so signally failed to bring forward disproof either by fact or argument. The International Jew The World's Foremost Problem 2011-10-16T02:00:19.257Z In such a narrative, after due digestion and assimilation, there is to be found either the proof or the disproof of the claims of a discoverer. My Attainment of the Pole 2011-08-05T02:00:54.720Z It relieved religion from resting its case in a region where proof and disproof are possible, and removed it to a region where they are difficult, if not impossible. A Grammar of Freethought 2011-07-30T02:00:13.083Z Her escape was an overwhelming disproof of the adverse theories expressed against her, and an entire victory for Nansen. The Romance of Polar Exploration Interesting Descriptions of Arctic and Antarctic Adventure from the Earliest Time to the Voyage of the ?Discovery? 2011-07-22T02:00:16.487Z Nothing, he would doubtless have said, is worth disputing in disproof of, which if proved would not be worth giving thanks for. William Blake A Critical Essay 2011-05-04T02:00:18.110Z Example: Caius has no direct proof or disproof that he paid Titus in a certain business transaction, because all the papers have been lost. Moral Theology A Complete Course Based on St. Thomas Aquinas and the Best Modern Authorities 2011-02-24T03:00:54.237Z The environmental legacy of the spill -- the final proof or disproof of Hayward's optimism -- will probably depend on the oil that's left. Majority of spilled oil in Gulf of Mexico unaccounted for in government data 2010-07-29T04:00:00Z The editor-in-chief, Rich Lowry, pointed to the debate as disproof of epistemic closure; how could this argument even happen at National Review, if epistemic closure were real? Right wingers happy in their comfy intellectual bubble 2010-04-28T12:28:00Z But they say this might just be natural variation in weather, not a disproof of their methods. Scientists' use of computer models to predict climate change is under attack 2010-04-06T04:00:00Z We must also defer, till then, the disproof of certain seemingly relevant arguments in favor of the horse's power of independent thought. Clever Hans (The horse of Mr. Von Osten): A contribution to experimental animal and human psychology I shall pass over the disproof of the alleged ignorance of the medieval merchants. The Stages in the Social History of Capitalism Add to this a clear statement of how the older view conflicts with the new outlook which has been born of tested knowledge, and the disproof is as complete as may be. The Next Step in Religion An Essay toward the Coming Renaissance Ironically, both the Tea Parties the president's popularity are more like artifacts of the right-wing bubble than disproof of its existence. Right wingers happy in their comfy intellectual bubble 2010-04-28T12:28:00Z By the consent of all biologists, the disproof of the possibility of "spontaneous generation" is as strong as ever. 1931: A Glance at the Twentieth Century But he marvels that American thinkers can accept it, for the condition of some classes of laborers here was, so late as half a century ago, a decided disproof of it. The Galaxy, Volume 23, No. 2, February, 1877 Her life through all this second phase of mitigated autonomy was an intermittent pilgrimage in search of that disproof. The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman It is only a hypothesis of course, and a hypothesis which is very unlikely ever to be proved, while in the nature of things it is even less capable of disproof. Essays in English Literature, 1780-1860 That which is above reason may defy reasonable disproof. Religion & Sex Studies in the Pathology of Religious Development What did occur to me was an argument, at least to my mind, in disproof of the efficacy of this precaution. Pepita Ximenez If they can shame us with explicit disproofs from Holy Writ, let them do so; but what right have they to set up their carnal imaginings and uninspired theories as the ultimate criteria of truth? Comic Bible Sketches Reprinted from "The Freethinker" It is distressing to record how difficult it was for Lady Harman to form even the beginnings of a disproof of that. The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman Ultimate facts of consciousness are not subjects of proof or disproof; they are their own warranty and cannot be transcended. Arrows of Freethought In further disproof of this assumption it may be stated that Siberian driftwood is found north of Spitzbergen in the strong southerly current, against which Parry fought in vain. Farthest North Being the Record of a Voyage of Exploration of the Ship 'Fram' 1893-1896 Vol. I There was always doubtless a moment for the absentee recaptured—the moment, that of the reflux of the first emotion—at which it was beyond disproof that one was back. The Wings of the Dove, Volume II He repeats and repeats again, in the teeth of contradiction and disproof, what he wishes to have believed; and the result shows the wisdom of his proceeding. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 56, Number 350, December 1844 We are merely watching for their verification or disproof. Introduction to the Science of Sociology Proofs and disproofs alike have been offered of the existence of an infinite deity, but the problem remains unsolved. Man And His Ancestor A Study In Evolution It is more probable that Aristoxenus adduced this fact as an additional disproof of Diagoras's atheism, in which he evidently did not believe. Atheism in Pagan Antiquity It will be observed that I do not consider this inability to notion any disproof of the fact of free-will.” A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory It is not enough merely to present plausible generalizations; scientific conclusions are followed swiftly either by proof or disproof. The Economic Aspect of Geology In the nature of the case these hypotheses do not admit of proof or disproof. Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV In the present case the weight of disproof is small. Man And His Ancestor A Study In Evolution The doctrine of the inherent and necessary disability of mankind for self-government should be regarded not simply with denial, but with abhorrence; not with disproof only, but with execration. Popular Education For the use of Parents and Teachers, and for Young Persons of Both Sexes Those who had slain him, buried him; where, no man knoweth; the report that he had strayed and been lost, was diligently spread, and, though generally disbelieved, was found to be impossible of disproof. In Court and Kampong Being Tales and Sketches of Native Life in the Malay Peninsula To remove them requires not disproof of this or that fact, but an intellectual discipline which is rare even among the educated classes. The English Utilitarians, Volume I. This is in disproof of the common thought that a poet is of so sensitive and irritable a disposition that no woman should expect a calm life with a poet. Stories of Authors, British and American Why, instead of deprecation, do not these journals give disproof? Nuts for Future Historians to Crack Yet he wrought these theories one after another to their own disproof. Myths and Marvels of Astronomy As Charles had not at his disposal a single ship, or one soldier in the pay of any foreign Power, the possibility of a foreign invasion needs no disproof. The Quarterly Review, Volume 162, No. 324, April, 1886 The very size of this force, by far the largest that Germany could remember, is a disproof of the not uncommon assertion that Charles took the Lutherans by surprise. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 The disproof consisted in showing that the hypothesis in question involved a contradiction. The Apologia and Florida of Apuleius of Madaura Pank’s ode on the death of Riepel, written partly in dashes and partly in exclamation points, is not a disproof of this assertion. Laurence Sterne in Germany A Contribution to the Study of the Literary Relations of England and Germany in the Eighteenth Century The Commander-in-Chief gave sufficient disproof of military capacity by gravely proposing to "operate with effect at the same moment against Niagara, Kingston, and Montreal." Sea Power in its Relations to the War of 1812 Volume 1 This, indeed, expresses his permanent views, though the facts were often alleged by his critics as a disproof of them. The English Utilitarians, Volume II (of 3) James Mill But if one can only get far enough away from the possibility of proof or disproof there is always a chance for the Goddite. Theism or Atheism The Great Alternative The similar disproof of the moral perfection of reality is so unmistakable as to require no elucidation. The Approach to Philosophy No documentary proof can be given of its veracity; and there is no disproof. Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography If it has demonstrated the futility of their proof, it has furnished nothing in the way of disproof. Darwin, and After Darwin (Vol. 1 and 3, of 3) An Exposition of the Darwinian Theory and a Discussion of Post-Darwinian Questions It was crass stupidity to put into Hugues' mouth a lie which carried its own disproof with it. The Justice of the King Apart from the immediate, practical disproof which cases of blood-poisoning, etc., would offer to such a theory, it may also be disproved theoretically. The Problems of Psychical Research Experiments and Theories in the Realm of the Supernormal If more direct disproof be needed, it may be found in Shakespeare’s prologue to Troilus, where there is a good-humoured and expressly pacific allusion to the polemical aims of Jonson’s Poetaster. A Life of William Shakespeare with portraits and facsimiles Those who deny it must furnish the disproof. Natural Law in the Spiritual World He gave instances of disproof in his own unended career. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales That a few men pass from one class to another is no disproof of this. Socialism A Summary and Interpretation of Socialist Principles That is to say, while not furnishing any independent proof of Theism, it likewise fails to furnish any independent disproof. Mind and Motion and Monism At this time of day it mattered very little indeed if the history was true or false, for neither proof nor disproof was possible, and the real mischief was done past remedy in any case. Julia And Her Romeo: A Chronicle Of Castle Barfield From "Schwartz" by David Christie Murray First, their world is not the world as Shakespeare or Meredith sees it; this for many persons will be a sufficient disproof of its reality. The Legacy of Greece Essays By: Gilbert Murray, W. R. Inge, J. Burnet, Sir T. L. Heath, D'arcy W. Thompson, Charles Singer, R. W. Livingston, A. Toynbee, A. E. Zimmern, Percy Gardner, Sir Reginald Blomfield It is clear, however, that a measure of religion does not constitute either proof or disproof. The Moral Economy The suggestion is an attempt to explain the mode by which knowledge of what passes here is attained, which is certainly no disproof of the existence of such knowledge. The Life of the Waiting Soul in the Intermediate State Our present lack of recollection of past lives is no disproof of their actuality.... Reincarnation A Study in Human Evolution The disproof of Darwinism on the basis of scientific research is an accomplished fact. At the Deathbed of Darwinism A Series of Papers And as with any other artist, the care the eighteenth-century man expended on oratory is a proof of his sincerity, not a disproof of it. A Short History of England And what can be offered in disproof of all this? The Cave of Gold A Tale of California in '49 Apparently it never occurred to Mr. Belmont that each succeeding sentence of his speech carried with it its own disproof. Twenty Years of Congress, Volume 2 From Lincoln to Garfield, with a Review of the Events Which Led to the Political Revolution of 1860 The ravings of this man in his drunken sleep, the vision of the sister, the face and garments all dyed with blood, cannot these find confirmation or disproof? Bakemono Yashiki (The Haunted House), Retold from the Japanese Originals Tales of the Tokugawa, Volume 2 Immediately after, however, the adversaries of Darwinism are asked in all seriousness to produce individual facts in disproof of the theory. At the Deathbed of Darwinism A Series of Papers The proof or disproof of this proposition must depend in the last analysis on direct observation and carefully controlled experiments. Applied Eugenics It is no disproof of the need of the great virtues to serve as the basis of a true and enduring friendship. The Friendships of Women In disproof of this conclusion we believe there is no direct positive evidence whatever, and no inferential argument cogent enough to produce conviction. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life In a region where disproof and proof are equally impossible this element of capricious control is suspicious. Modern Religious Cults and Movements The scientific method is adequate to deal with all questions capable of proof or disproof. The Last Harvest Darwin, who knew how to think scientifically, saw that this is the logical line of proof or disproof. Applied Eugenics The supreme examples of genius have indeed been furnished by men; but this is no disproof of the opinion, that the average height and quickness of feminine mentality are above the masculine average. The Friendships of Women A faith supported by many classes of independent arguments is not overthrown by the disproof of one of those classes. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life A disproof of relations between sciences would in itself constitute a philosophy of the sciences. The Concept of Nature The Tarner Lectures Delivered in Trinity College, November 1919 Given a verifiable hypothesis, however, what constitutes proof or disproof? Logic Deductive and Inductive "Had it been otherwise 'twould have been downright disproof of God's providence and the bond of matrimony," responded old Adam. The Miller Of Old Church If the phrase means that reciprocity might lead to annexation, Canada's repudiation of reciprocity is sufficient disproof of the imputation. The Canadian Commonwealth Our present lack of recollection of past lives is no disproof of their actuality. The Destiny of the Soul A Critical History of the Doctrine of a Future Life The philosophy of the sciences—conceived as one subject—is the endeavour to exhibit all sciences as one science, or—in case of defeat—the disproof of such a possibility. The Concept of Nature The Tarner Lectures Delivered in Trinity College, November 1919 That there was as large a public ready and eager to buy the books that printing from type made possible has been regarded as a disproof of general illiteracy. Life in a Mediæval City Illustrated by York in the XVth Century Probably enough no proof of their having been worked by Elizabeth will now ever be forthcoming, but it is equally unlikely that any positive disproof will be found. English Embroidered Bookbindings This truth can be yet further elucidated by the very illustration which Mill cities in disproof of it. A Critical Examination of Socialism The Friar lifted up his foot in disproof, but the shoe was there. History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 For, on the one hand, scarcely anything can be produced in support of it, and, on the other hand, a great deal can be produced in its disproof. Shakespearean Tragedy Lectures on Hamlet, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth Should any name be offered which shall not be found on the roll, it will be a sufficient disproof of the pretension. Memoir, Correspondence, And Miscellanies, From The Papers Of Thomas Jefferson, Volume 1 The subject se prête au ridicule, but ridicule is not disproof. The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Volume II Jesus assumed the burden of disproof by destroying sin, sickness, and death, to sight and sense. Unity of Good Plausibly implying as it does, that a system of complete laissez-faire is the logical outcome of the doctrines set forth, it seems to furnish a disproof of them by reductio ad absurdum. Essays on Education and Kindred Subjects Everyman's Library Will any of your correspondents oblige me by supplying either a reference for this statement, or a disproof of it—or both? Notes and Queries, Number 62, January 4, 1851 The establishment of this truth, if, as I think, it be a truth, or on the other hand the disproof of it, is of the greatest consequence. Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1 He had but few witnesses to bring forward, and their testimony was unimportant and availed nothing as disproof of that given by those for the prosecution. Christmas with Grandma Elsie He goes, however, immediately to the root of the matter, and finds that the very existence of the theory of naturalism in itself is an eloquent disproof of the theory. Rudolph Eucken : a philosophy of life Nevertheless, so far from saying that the lack of personal pronouns is a proof of the "impersonality" of the Japanese, I think we may fairly use it as a disproof of the proposition. Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic But information in disproof of this was forthcoming when the story reached us that a number of the Cape Dutch had risen in rebellion and needed the weapons for themselves! The Siege of Kimberley Every proof or disproof of statements continually made with regard to the extravagant titles assumed, or complacently received, by the bishops of Rome being both interesting and important, the inquiry of J.B. Notes and Queries, Number 45, September 7, 1850 The following limited pages are devoted to a disproof of this age-long error. Iranian Influence on Moslem Literature, Part I He has to exaggerate the value, as disproof, of such discrepancies as occur in all human evidence on all subjects. The Making of Religion The only adequate disproof of the position here maintained would be about as follows. Evolution Of The Japanese, Social And Psychic The wide vogue held by these views would justify a fuller discussion and disproof of them here, did space permit. Modern Economic Problems Economics Volume II The question as to whether Graves and Jeffrey were identical admitted of fairly easy disproof; for if Graves was still alive, he could not be Jeffrey. The Mystery of 31 New Inn I now see that the falsity and mischief of the doctrine is one of the very many disproofs of the assumed, but unverified infallibility. Phases of Faith Passages from the History of My Creed Every morning he made for the post and tore open letters and papers; nowhere did he find confirmation or disproof of the fateful news. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 08 — Fiction Being a blind faith, it is inaccessible to the light of disproof—an intellectual disorder, yielding to no treatment but death. The Devil's Dictionary She was so happy that it was almost stupid—a disproof of the extraordinary intelligence he had formerly found in her. The Lesson of the Master My impression is that the presence or absence, as the case might be, of a divergent squint would be accepted as absolute disproof of identity. The Mystery of 31 New Inn On the whole, it was no longer defect of proof Which presented itself, but positive disproof of the primitive and fundamental claim. Phases of Faith Passages from the History of My Creed But the proof or disproof of that never reached the public. The War in the Air I took this as a direct disproof of his having really been chastised. The Turn of the Screw His reasons are those of modern scepticism, the reasons which by their very nature are not susceptible of disproof. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 What really unmans me is the distrust that will not even utter an allegation, and the indifference that does not want disproof.' Lord Kilgobbin The only possible disproof which Sir Charles could offer was an alibi. The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 2 He points to the fragment of Saul's robe in his hand as the disproof of the lie that he had designs against him, and passionately asserts his innocence now and in all the past. Expositions of Holy Scripture Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, and First Book of Samuel, Second Samuel, First Kings, and Second Kings chapters I to VII Mme. de Brecourt came nearer, took both her hands now, drew her closer, seemed to supplicate her for some disproof, some antidote to the nightmare. The Reverberator It must be noted, however, that this disproof relates only to known existing organisms. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 We do not argue the existence of the anger or the scorn that thrills through us in a voice; we simply feel it, and it admits of no disproof. Daniel Deronda He must entertain its problems; and the personages of his story, if they do not directly advocate or oppose agnostic views, must show in their lives either confirmation or disproof of agnostic principles. Confessions and Criticisms For this reason I have chosen another species of clover to be able to give proof or disproof of the assertion quoted. Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation Never so much as when confronted had Maisie wanted to understand, and all her thought for a minute centred in the effort to come out with something which should be a disproof of her simplicity. What Maisie Knew On February 20, the question was forced to a vote after a debate that repeated these falsehoods, in spite of all disproof's of them. Under the Prophet in Utah; the National Menace of a Political Priestcraft What chiefly attracted him in all subjects were the vexed questions which have the advantage of not admitting the decisive proof or disproof that renders many ingenious arguments superannuated. Impressions of Theophrastus Such Counter Evidence -- N. counter evidence; evidence on the other side, evidence on the other hand; conflicting evidence, contradictory evidence, opposing evidence; disproof, refutation &c. Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases The matter is capable of disproof however, and such disproof seems to be afforded by the direct evidence of the present condition of the alpine varieties at large, and by many other similar cases. Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation In disproof of this theory it may be desirable to state some plain facts. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 21 The Recent Days (1910-1914) As nobody can remember when they were not, and as no authentic records exist of their first establishment, their genealogy can be traced direct to Heaven without danger of positive disproof. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 01, No. 02, December, 1857 Those Epistles of Paul which Baur admits to be genuine contain abundant disproof of his theory. Who Wrote the Bible? : a Book for the People As in every other instance, careful, discriminating, comparative-morphological examination converts these supposed disproofs of evolution into strong arguments in its favour. The Evolution of Man — Volume 2 Such casual changes can be proved by observations such as those upon the evening-primrose, but it is obvious that a disproof can never be given. Species and Varieties, Their Origin by Mutation Chance had so shaped affairs that this was the first time his theory had found disproof. Once Aboard the Lugger For the word of God would be above criticism and beyond disproof, and the Bible is not above criticism nor beyond disproof. God and my Neighbour Of course, he didn't feel old, but the evidence that he was so admitted of no disproof, and it was evidence of a sort which no woman could disregard. The Iron Trail Thorough opponents of the biogenetic law have laid great stress on these and similar cenogenetic phenomena, and endeavoured to urge them as striking disproofs of the law. The Evolution of Man — Volume 2 His own reasoning, in disproof of this theory, was entirely characteristic of the man. Felix O'Day And the entries in the diary set at naught dogmatic assertions of disproof. Confessions of a Beachcomber All about the Navajo then was dark and solemn disproof of her belief. The Rainbow Trail It is pointed out that laws are in many cases theories, and that it is no disproof of the existence of a theory that it has not got itself carried out into practice. Prolegomena They are some of the weightiest proofs of the truth of the mechanical conception and the strongest disproofs of the teleological view. The Evolution of Man — Volume 2 The charge of immorality is so easily made and so difficult of disproof that it has been flung promiscuously at all the great men of history, including, in our own country. Famous Affinities of History — Volume 2 The Romance of Devotion Don Giustino was the implacable enemy of modernism, a living disproof of the vulgar assertion that freemasonry is the sole key to success in modern Italy. South Wind But here, with our present materials, neither absolute proof nor disproof is possible. Sir Walter Scott and the Border Minstrelsy O goodly children, O strong Italian spirits, that wear My glories as garments about you, Could time or the world misdoubt you, Behold, in disproof of the wrong, The field of the grave-pits there. Songs Before Sunrise Men who are wise believe anything till the disproof. Hassan : the story of Hassan of Bagdad, and how he came to make the golden journey to Samarkand : a play in five acts The constant discussion of some dogma and disproof of some dogma inevitably begets in a certain order of mind the temper to discuss and distrust ALL dogma. The Reign of Law; a tale of the Kentucky hemp fields As Mr. Arthur Hill has well said, we have reached a point where further proof is superfluous, and where the weight of disproof lies upon those who deny. The New Revelation Ten years ago, I should have utterly denied it, and could have brought what seemed to me abundant evidence in its disproof. The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft The perturbations of the planetary motions are a confirmation, not a disproof, of gravity. History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science When they affirmed that they knew the working class, he told them fundamental truths about the working class that they did not know, and challenged them for disproofs. The Iron Heel In disproof of which superfluous remark Sir Leicester has indignantly written on the slate, "I am not." Bleak House |
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