Although Germany wasn't all that bad - Wilson "yielded nothing" to the Kaiser in terms of executive power - the American president hurled his nation into war "in order to prove, like a pagan priest-king, that his tribal gods were mightier than theirs".
A literate, book-hungry servant, Jemima had been exposed briefly to London life before her shotgun wedding to Hardy's father, a rural builder who proved, like his wife, a conscientious parent to their clever, undersize son, whom they provided with a nonconformist education and then apprenticed to an architect.
On arrival, Miss Gauntlett proved less like a ghost than like a verger.
Ana Winn, the project manager for the card program, said applicants must supply two items that prove residency, like a utility bill, and a legal form of photo identification.
The re-election of a Republican as mayor of an overwhelmingly Democratic city proves that, like a growing number of American cities, Los Angeles is less interested in ideological loyalty than in sound management.In electing their mayor, Angelenos were given a choice between two very different types.
For Old World palates like mine, it's a familiar taste but one different enough to prove exciting — like a continent-spanning offshoot of Bordeaux.
Glenn Miller's "Moonlight Serenade" has almost never sounded better, with the high cellos proving uncannily like a reed section, and Gershwin's Prelude No. 2 has a silvery sheen.
There are rumors that General Manager A.J. Smith may already be shipping his stationery to St . Louis and Norv Turner is ready to prove that, like a tabby cat leaping from the top of the refrigerator, he always lands on his feet.
Saying you are sorry for even the smallest misstep has proven benefits like a stronger immune system, lower anxiety and overall better psychological well-being.
With their relentless touring schedule, Rise Against show no signs of stopping and prove that like a fine wine, they are getting better with age.
