His mind was like a sieve of which the size of the meshes could be adjusted at will; everything that was not germane to the idea of the moment fell through it, and only confirmative evidence remained; and at the moment he was not believing any stories which did not prove that the Great Khan was, so to speak, just round the corner.
"Christopher Columbus, Complete"
Filson Young
But in vain; not a dimple moved indicative of roguery, nor did the slightest elevation of eyebrow rise confirmative of his suspicions.
"Humorous Ghost Stories"
Dorothy Scarborough
The following additional facts, related by William Hogan, as having transpired under his personal cognizance, afford further confirmative proof of the general character of priests and nuns, and that it remains as it has always been, in all countries, and at all periods of civilization: The Roman Catholics of Albany, says he, had, about three years previous to my coming among them, three Irish priests among them, occasionally preaching, but always hearing confessions....
"Monks, Popes, and their Political Intrigues"
John Alberger