gift. I am most grateful to you for it.
Sincerely,
My dear ————,
I want to thank you very much for the fine Christmas gift. It is
splendid to be remembered by one’s friends, for it is an expression of
kindly regard, which, I assure you, is mutual.
Sincerely yours,
My dear ————,
Your gift received to-day meets with my deep appreciation, and I hasten
to thank you, and to wish you the season’s joys.
Yours sincerely,
My dear ————,
Your Christmas gift received this morning. Its fitness and beauty speak
your personality, and for that reason, as well as its usefulness, I
shall treasure it most highly.
Gratefully yours,
(Thanks for Hospitality)
My dear ————,
Since returning home I have had in mind so often my splendid visit at
your home. What a pleasure it was to meet your fine family. I trust you
will be able to make us a visit in the near future.
Cordially yours,
My dear ————,
I know not how to express my grateful thanks for your generous
hospitality. My visit was most delightful in every respect, and I feel
deeply indebted to you.
Sincerely,
My dear ————,
I must express again my thanks for your hospitality. You so kindly
entertained me and my hope is that I may reciprocate soon.
Sincerely,
My dear ————,
I am sending this short note as a silent messenger of my thanks to you.
I had a most delightful visit at your home.
Cordially yours,
My dear ————,
May I ask you to accept for yourself and the members of your family my
heartfelt gratitude for the many courtesies shown to us while we were
your guests.
We brought home very pleasant memories of your hospitality and
thoughtful attentions and await with pleasure a return visit from
yourself and family. With kindest regards,
Very sincerely yours,
My dear ————,
Having arrived safely home, I hasten to send these lines to thank you
very greatly for the many courtesies extended to me during my stay as
your guest.
In every way I feel that you and your family left nothing undone to
make my stay agreeable, comfortable, and interesting.
I am particularly pleased that I had the privilege of visiting ————, a
treat that I had long wished for, and which you made possible.
Gratefully yours,
(Thanks for Recommendation)
My dear ————,
Because of your influence and kindly interest, I have secured
the position with ———— and hasten to thank you for the excellent
recommendation which you gave me and to assure you that I shall give
diligence to my new work.
Respectfully yours,
(Regrets)
My dear ————,
I regret exceedingly that I failed to meet you as we had appointed.
When I see you I will explain why I could not come. In the meantime
consider me as ever,
Your Friend,
My dear ————,
Please pardon my not appearing at our proposed meeting, for I was
unavoidably detained. I trust I shall not be put in such a plight
again. I cannot quite explain, but send my sincere apologies.
Faithfully yours,
My dear ————,
I was exceedingly sorry to learn when I returned that you had called.
Surely you will come again for I did not like to miss you.
Sincerely yours,
V
INDEX
INDEX
Ability, 73, 74
Able, 265, 276
Acclaimed, 109
Accountability, 217, 218
Accurate, 68, 69, 86, 87
Accusation, 115-119
Acknowledgment, 250
Active, 1
_See_ Enthusiasm, 80, 81
_See_ Haste, 106
Actual, 206
Admiration, 83, 84
_See_ Gifted, 102, 103
Admonition, 2
_See_ Cautious, 12, 13
_See_ Dangerous, 53-55
_See_ Warning, 261-264
Adroit, 120, 121
Adulate, 29, 30
Advance, 203
Advantageous, 223-225
Adversity, 250, 251
Advice, 2
Affection, 169, 170
Affirmation, 2, 3
_See_ Deny, 57, 58
Affirmative Reply, 214
Agreement, 4
Aid, 4, 5
_See_ Suggestion, 235
Aim, 204, 205
Alarming, 261-264
Alert, 1
Alive, 1
Ambiguous, 254
Ambition, 204, 205
Ample, 234, 235
Animadversion, 51-53
Answer, 214-217
Anticipatory, 88, 89
Anxiety, 5, 6
Apathy, 119
Apology, 6, 7
_See_ Conventional, 40
_See_ Courtesy, 46
_See_ Letters of Apology, 140, 141, 312
Appeal, 82
Appreciative, 7, 8
_See_ Commendatory, 19-28
Apprehension, 5, 6
Approbation, 8, 9
_See_ Commendatory (Of Persons), 19-24
Appropriate, 95
Approval, 8, 9
Aptitude, 73, 74
Ardent, 270, 271
Arduous, 66, 67
Arraignment, 115-119
Assent, 4
Asseveration, 2, 3
Assistance, 4, 5
_See_ Conventional, 40, 41
Assurance, 257, 258
Astonishing, 9
Attachment, 169, 170
Attestation, 85, 86
Attractive, 10
Audacious, 9, 10
_See_ Conceited, 30, 31
Authentication, 257, 258
Aversion, 69, 70
Avowal, 2, 3
Awakening, 261-264
Basal, 99, 100
Beautiful, 10
_See_ Commendatory (Of Things), 24-28
_See_ Picturesque, 194, 195
Biased, 201, 202
Bible Phrases:
Condolence, 151-155
Enjoyment, 78-80
Hope, 109, 110
Redemption, 207-209
Suggestive, 235-243
Warning, 261-264
Zealous, 270
Birthday Congratulation, 299
Bitterness, 231, 232
Blameworthy, 217
Bliss, 130, 131
Bluff, 11
Blunder, 82, 83
Bluster, 11
Brag, 11
Brazen, 9, 10
Brotherly, 97
Calm, 12
Candid, 232
Capricious, 91, 92
Careful, 12, 13
Cautious, 12, 13
_See_ Admonition, 2
_See_ Dangerous, 53-55
_See_ Warning, 261-264
Censure, 32-34
Certain, 244, 245
Changeable, 92, 93
Cheer, 181, 186
Cheerful, 103, 104
Choice, 88
Christmas Letters, 309
_See_ Concluding Assurances, 169
Civility, 40-51
Clean-cut, 260, 261
Clear, 14, 15
Clergymen:
Arraignment, 115-119
Condolence, 41, 42, 141-155
Consecration, 36
Enjoyment, 78-80
Hope, 109-111
Joy, 130, 131
Kindness, 133, 134
Love, 169, 170
Manly, 170-173
Optimism, 181-186
Redemption, 207-209
Salvation, 221-223
Sorrow, 231
Suggestive, 235-243
Warning, 261-264
Worshipful, 266-270
Zealous, 270
Commendation (Shakespeare), 15-19
Commendatory (Of Persons), 19-24
_See_ Appreciative, 7, 8
_See_ Approbation, 8, 9
_See_ Compliment, 29
_See_ Deserving, 62, 63
_See_ Gifted, 102, 103
Commendatory (Of Things), 24-28
Comment, 28, 29
_See_ Affirmation, 2, 3
Compassion, 207-209
Complacency, 78-80
Completely, 264-265
Compliment, 29, 30
_See_ Commendatory (Of Persons), 19-24
_See_ Courtesy, 40, 51
Complimentary Response, 215
Compunction, 210, 211
Concealed, 225, 226
Conceited, 30, 31
_See_ Audacious, 9, 10
_See_ Independent, 114
Concern, 32
Concluding Assurances:
For Christmas Letters, 160, 161
For Condolatory Letters, 161-163
For New Year Letters, 163
For Social Letters (General), 164-168
Concord, 252, 253
Concurrence, 4
Condemn, 32-34
_See_ Criticism, 51-53
_See_ Dangerous, 53-55
_See_ Deny, 57, 58
_See_ Reprehensible, 217
Condolence:
_See_ Letters of, 285-298
_See_ Concluding Assurances, 161-163
_See_ Conventional, 41, 42
_See_ Phrases for Letters, 141-155
Condone, 34, 35
_See_ Impartial, 112
_See_ Kindness, 133, 134
Confirmation, 8, 9
Congratulation:
_See_ Letters of, 298-300
_See_ Phrases for Letters of, 155, 156
Congratulatory, 42
_See_ Shakespeare, 46, 47
Conjecture, 203, 204
Consecration, 36
_See_ Worshipful, 266-270
Considerate, 37
_See_ Kindness, 133, 134
Contented, 37, 38
_See_ Pleased, 195-198
Contingent, 201
Control, 70, 119, 120
Conventional:
Apology, 40
Assistance, 40
At Weddings, 41
Condolence, 41, 42
Congratulatory, 42
Greeting, 42, 43
On Leaving, 43
On Being Introduced, 43, 44
Parting, on Chance Meeting, 44
Request, 44
Request to Accompany Another and Response, 45
Response to Compliment, 45
Thanks, 46
Conventional (Shakespeare):
Apology, 46
Congratulatory, 46
Greeting, 47
Inquiry, 48
Parting, 48
Request, 49
Response, 50
Thanks, 50
Correct, 86, 87
Correspondence:
_See_ Social Letters, 283-312
_See_ Sample Letter, 275
_See_ Guide to Phrases, 277-281
_See_ Letters (General Phrases), 140-160
_See_ Letters (Concluding Assurances), 160-166
_See_ Letters (Final Assurances), 167-169
Corrupt, 86
Counsel, 2
Courage, 39, 40
_See_ Determination, 64-66
_See_ Patience, 187
Courtesy, 40-51
_See_ Compliment, 29, 30
_See_ Conventional, 40-46
_See_ Conventional (Shakespeare), 46-50
_See_ Reply, 214-217
_See_ Social Letters, 283-312
Crave, 63, 64
Criticism, 51-53
Crux, 198
Culpable, 217
Cunning, 132, 133
Customary, 106
Cynical, 191-193
Damage, 169
Dangerous, 53-55
_See_ Admonition, 2
_See_ Cautious, 12, 13
_See_ Warning, 261-264
Dark, 176, 177
Dawdling, 139
Deceit, 55
Dedication, 36
Defeat, 56
_See_ Difficult, 66, 67
_See_ Hindered, 108
_See_ Opposition, 178-181
Defend, 56, 57
Defense, 6, 7
Delighted, 195-198
Democratic, 187-190
Denounce, 32-34
Deny, 57, 58
_See_ Affirmation, 2, 3
Dependable, 58
Descriptive (Of Persons), 59-61
Descriptive (Of Things), 61, 62
Deserving, 62, 63
_See_ Commendatory (Of Persons), 19-24
Desire, 63, 64
_See_ Success, 233, 234
Determination, 64-66
_See_ Firm, 93, 94
Development, 203
Devotion, 36
Devotional, 266-270
Dictionary of Phrases, 1-271
Difficult, 66, 67
_See_ Hindered, 108
_See_ Impossible, 114
_See_ Opposition, 178-181
Diplomatic, 198-201
Disavow, 57, 58
Discernment, 67, 68
_See_ Wise, 265, 266
Disclaim, 57, 58
Disclosing, 114, 115
Discomfited, 232
Discriminating, 68, 69
Disgust, 69, 70
_See_ Reprehensible, 217
Disregard, 119
Dominate, 70
Double-minded, 84, 85
Doubt, 71, 72
Dull, 72, 73
_See_ Stubborn, 233
Duplicity, 55
Eager, 270, 271
Effectual, 73
Efficacious, 73
Efficiency, 73, 74
Effort, 74, 75
_See_ Determination, 64, 65
_See_ Enthusiasm, 80, 81
_See_ Passion, 186
Egotistic, 30, 31
Emblematic, 246
Emergency, 75
Emphasize, 76
Encomiums, 19-28
Encouragement, 109-111
End, 93
Endurance, 187
Energy, 80, 81
English, 76-78
Enjoyment, 78-80
_See_ Pleased, 195-198
_See_ Satisfactory, 223-225
Enthusiasm, 80, 81
_See_ Active, 1
_See_ Passion, 186
Entirely, 264, 265
Entreat, 82
Error, 82, 83
Essentially, 177, 178
Esteem, 83, 84
Evasive, 84, 85
_See_ Reply (Tactful), 215, 216
Evidence, 85, 86
_See_ Sure, 244, 245
Evidential, 114, 115
Evil, 86
Exact, 86, 87
Exaggerate, 87
_See_ Bluff, 11
Exasperation, 258, 259
Excellence, 254-256
Excellent, 88
Exceptional, 88
_See_ First, 94, 95
_See_ Gifted, 102, 103
Excuse, 6, 7, 34, 35
Exigency, 75
Expectant, 88, 89
Experience, 89, 90
Expressive, 260, 261
Extraordinary, 102, 103
Failure, 90, 91
_See_ Pessimistic, 191-193
Fanciful, 91, 92
_See_ Vague, 254
_See_ Fickle, 92, 93
Fascinating, 10, 121, 122
Favored, 97
Fervency, 186
Fervor, 80, 81
Fickle, 92, 93
_See_ Fanciful, 91, 92
_See_ Hesitant, 107, 108
Figures of Speech, Simile, 226-231
Final, 93
_See_ Fundamental, 99, 100
Final Assurances:
Of Conventional Letters, 167
Of Letters to Friends, 167
Of Letters of Lovers, 167, 168
Of Letters to Relatives, 168
Firm, 93, 94
_See_ Determination, 64-66
_See_ Fundamental, 99-100
First, 94, 95
_See_ Exceptional, 88
Fit, 95
Flatter, 29, 30
Flimsy, 95, 96
_See_ Unsatisfactory, 253, 254
Flippant, 114
Foolish, 246, 247
Forbearance, 187
Forcible, 96, 97
_See_ Important, 113
Foreign:
_See_ Latin, 134-138
_See_ French, 98, 99
Foremost, 94, 95
Forfeit, 190
Forgiveness, 207-209
Fortunate, 97
Foxy, 132, 133
Frank, 232
Fraternal, 97
_See_ Kindness, 133, 134
Freedom, 202
French, 98, 99
Frustrate, 56
Fundamental, 99, 100
_See_ Firm, 93, 94
Funny, 111, 112
Futile, 101
_See_ Pessimistic, 191-193
Generous, 101, 102
Gentleness, 133, 134
Genuine, 206
Gifted, 102, 103
_See_ Exceptional, 88
Gist, 198
Glad, 195-198
Gladness, 130, 131, 181-186
Gloomy, 191-193
Good-humored, 103, 104
Good-natured, 103, 104
Grace, 221-223
Graphic, 194, 195
Gratified, 37, 38
Gratitude, 250
Greeting:
_See_ Conventional, 42, 43
_See_ Shakespeare, 47
Grief, 231, 232
Grit, 64-66
Grouchy, 104, 105
_See_ Vexation, 258, 259
Guess, 203, 204
Guide to Phrases for Social Letters, 277-281
Guile, 55
Gullible, 105, 106
_See_ Stubborn, 233
Habitual, 106
Hampered, 108
Hard, 66, 67
Harmony, 252, 253
Haste, 106
_See_ Active, 1
Hasty, 106, 107
Hazy, 254
Help, 4, 5
Helpful, 235-243
Hesitant, 107, 108
_See_ Fickle, 92, 93
Hidden, 225, 226
Highest, 244
High-minded, 220, 221
Hindered, 108
_See_ Defeat, 56
_See_ Difficult, 66, 67
_See_ Impossible, 114
_See_ Opposition, 178-181
Hint, 235
Holiness, 221-223
Honored, 109
Hope, 109-111
Hopeful, 88, 89
Hopeless, 114
How to Prepare a Social Letter, 275
Humorous, 111, 112
Hurry, 106
Ignorant, 105, 106
Ill-success, 90, 91
Impartial, 112
_See_ Condone, 34, 35
Impatience, 258, 259
Impecuniosity, 112
Impervious, 233
Important, 113
_See_ Forcible, 96, 97
Impossible, 114
_See_ Difficult, 66, 67
_See_ Opposition, 178-181
Impracticable, 114
Impressible, 226
Impressions, 173, 174
Impressive, 121, 122
Incomplete, 186
Inconsequential, 256, 257
Indecisive, 107, 108
Independent, 114
_See_ Conceited, 30, 31
Indicative, 114, 115
Indictment, 115-119
_See_ Disgust, 69, 70
Indifference, 119
Indignation, 132
Influence, 119, 120
Ingenious, 120, 121
_See_ Keen, 132, 133
Inquiry, 205, 206
_See_ Shakespeare, 48
Inscrutable, 176, 177
Insight, 67, 68
Insistance, 76
Inspirational, 235-243
Interesting, 121, 122
Interrogation, 205, 206
Introduction, Letters of, 301, 302
Introduction (Of Speakers), 122, 123
Introductory Clauses (for General Conversation), 123-130
Invitation, Letters of, 302, 303
Involved, 112
Irritable, 104, 105
Issue, 218
Jealousy, 245, 246
Joy, 130, 131
_See_ Optimism, 181-186
Judgment, 132
Just, 112
Justice, 132
Keen, 132, 133
_See_ Ingenious, 120, 121
Kindness, 133, 134
_See_ Consecrate, 37
_See_ Fraternal, 97
_See_ Love, 169, 170
Knowledge, 89, 90
Lackadaisical, 139
Language, 76-78
Last Resort, 93
Latin, 134-138
Latitude, 202
Lazy, 139
Legislative, 198-201
Letters (Concluding Assurances):
For Christmas Letters, 160, 161
For Letters of Condolence, 161-163
For General Letters, 164-166
For New Year Letters, 163
Letters (Final Assurances):
Conventional, 167
To Friends, 167
For Lovers, 167, 168
For Relatives, 168
Letters (General Phrases for):
Letters of Acceptance, 140
Letters of Apology, 140, 141
Letters of Condolence, 141-155
Letters of Congratulation, 155, 156
Letters of Introduction, 156
Letters of Invitation, 157
Letters of Regret, 157
Letters of Thanks, 158, 159
Letters with Gifts, 159, 160
Letters (Social):
Condolatory, 285-298
For the Family of a Member of an Organization, 295
General, 285-294
On the Death of a Soldier, 295, 296
Reply to, 296-298
Congratulatory:
On Birthday, 299
On Birth of Child, 300
On Graduation, 298, 299
Wedding Day Anniversary, 299
Friendly Appreciation, 300
Introduction, 301, 302
Invitation:
To a Party, 302, 303
Of Regret, 312
Recommendation, 304, 305
Resignation, 305, 306
Thanks:
For Favors, 306
For Favor Shown Another, 306, 307
For Gifts, 307, 308
For Another, for a Gift of Flowers, 308
For Birthday Gift, 308
For Christmas Gift, 309
For Hospitality, 310
For Recommendation, 311
With Gifts, 301
Liability, 217, 218
Liberal, 101, 102
Likeness, 168, 169
Loss, 169
Love, 169, 170
_See_ Consecration, 36
_See_ Kindness, 133, 134
Loyal, 187-190
Lucky, 97
Ludicrous, 111, 112
Magnanimous, 101, 102
Manifest, 14, 15
Manly, 171-173
Martial, 174-176
Meager, 186
Memories, 173, 174
Mercenary, 265
Meritorious, 62, 63
Mettle, 39, 40
Militaristic, 174-176
_See_ Patriotic, 187-190
Misgiving, 71, 72
Mistake, 82, 83
Mistrust, 245, 246
Momentous, 113
Morality, 212, 213
Mysterious, 176, 177
_See_ Perplexed, 190, 191
Mystified, 190, 191
Narrow, 201, 202
Necessarily, 177, 178
Needfully, 177, 178
Negative Reply, 214, 215
New Year:
_See_ Concluding Assurances, 163
Nonplused, 190, 191
Note, 28, 29
Noted, 109
Objection, 178-181
Obstinate, 233
On Being Introduced, 43, 44
On Leaving a Host, 43
On Making Request to Accompany Another, 45
Operative, 73
Opinion, 28, 29
Opinionated, 30, 31
Opportune, 178
Opposition, 178-181
_See_ Hindered, 108
Opulent, 264
Optimism, 181-186
_See_ Joy, 130, 131
Outcome, 218
Overdo, 87
Overlook, 34, 35
Overstate, 87
Partial, 186
Particular, 68, 69
Parting:
_See_ Parting, On Chance Meeting, 44
_See_ Shakespeare, 48, 49
Passion, 186
_See_ Effort, 74, 75
_See_ Enthusiasm, 80, 81
Patience, 187
_See_ Courage, 39, 40
Patriotic, 187-190
_See_ Militaristic, 174-176
_See_ Sacrificial, 220, 221
Patriotic (Shakespeare), 189, 190
Penalty, 190
Penetration, 67, 68
Penniless, 112
Perilous, 53-55
Permanent, 99, 100
Perplexed, 190, 191
_See_ Mysterious, 176, 177
Pessimistic, 191-193
_See_ Futile, 101
Petulant, 104, 105
Phrases for Social Letters:
Of Acceptance, 140
Of Apology, 140, 141
Of Condolence, 141-155
Of Congratulation, 155, 156
Of Introduction, 156
Of Invitation, 157
Of Regret, 157
Of Thanks, 158, 159
With Gifts, 159, 160
Picturesque, 194, 195
_See_ Beautiful, 10
Pithy, 247-250
Plain, 14, 15
Pleased, 195-198
_See_ Enjoyment, 78-80
_See_ Satisfactory, 223-225
Plenty, 234, 235
Poetic, 194, 195
Point, 198
Politeness, 40-51
_See_ Reply, 214-217
Political, 198-201
Positive, 244, 245
Possible, 201
Praise, 19-28
Prayerful, 266-270
Prefatory, 123-130
Prejudiced, 201, 202
Preliminary, 123-130
Premature, 106, 107
Presumptuous, 9, 10
Privilege, 202
Probable, 201
Progress, 203
_See_ Encouragement, 109-111
Promise, 109-111
Prophesy, 203, 204
Proof, 85, 86, 89, 90
Protect, 56, 57
Protestation, 178-181
Prudent, 12, 13
Punishment, 190
Purpose, 204, 205
_See_ Desire, 63, 64
Question, 71, 72
Questioning, 205, 206
Rapidity, 106
Rash, 106, 107
Real, 206
Realization, 233, 234
Redemption, 207-209
Reference, 209, 210
Regard, 83, 84
Regardful, 37
Regret, 210, 211
_See_ Sorrow, 231, 232
Relation, 209, 210
Reliable, 58
Religion, 212, 213
Reluctant, 107, 108
Remorse, 210, 211
Reply, 214-217
Affirmative, 214
Negative, 214, 215
Tactful, 215, 216
_See_ Evasive, 84, 85
To Compliment, 215
To Request, 215
Of Thanks, 216
Reprehensible, 217
_See_ Condemn, 32-34
Repugnance, 69, 70
Request, 44, 45
_See_ Shakespeare, 49
Resemblance, 168, 169
Resolute, 93, 94
Resolution, 39, 40, 64-66
Respect, 209, 210
Response, 45, 214-217
_See_ Shakespeare, 50
Responsibility, 217, 218
Result, 218
Reverence, 212, 213
Rhetoric, 76-78
Rich, 264
Ridicule, 218-220
Risky, 53-55
Rule, 70
Sacrificial, 220, 221
_See_ Militaristic, 174-176
_See_ Patriotic, 187-190
Salvation, 221-223
_See_ Suggestive, 235-243
Sample Social Letter, 273-275
Sarcasm, 218-220
Satisfaction, 78-80
Satisfactory, 223-225
_See_ Pleased, 195-198
Satisfied, 37, 38
Scorn, 218-220
Seasonable, 178
Secret, 225, 226
Self-controlled, 12
Selfish, 265
Sensible, 7, 8
Sensitive, 226
Sentiments, 173, 174
Sermon Phrases:
_See_ Clergymen (Index)
Shakespeare
_See_ Apology, 46
_See_ Commendation, 15-19
_See_ Congratulatory, 46, 47
_See_ Courtesy, 46-51
_See_ Greeting, 47
_See_ Inquiry, 48
_See_ Parting, 48, 49
_See_ Patriotic, 189, 190
_See_ Request, 49
_See_ Response, 50
_See_ Simile, 229-231
_See_ Thanks, 50, 51
Shield, 56, 57
Shifting, 84, 85
Shortcoming, 90, 91
Shrewd, 120, 121
Significant, 113
Silenced, 232
Similarity, 168, 169
Simile (Shakespeare), 229-231
Simile (General), 226-229
Social, 47
Social Letters, 283-312
Letters of Condolence, 285-298
General, 285-294
For Member of an Organization, 295
On Death of a Soldier, 295
When Interment is at Home, 295
Interment of Soldier, 296
Reply to Condolatory Letter, 296-298
Letters of Congratulation, 298-300
On Graduation, 298, 299
On Birthday, 299
On Wedding Day Anniversary, 299
On Birth of Child, 300
Letters of Friendly Appreciation, 300
Letters with Gifts, 301
Letters of Introduction, 301, 302
Letters of Invitation to Party, 302, 303
Letters of Recommendation, 304, 305
Letters of Regret, 312
Letters of Reply, 308-312
For Another, for a Gift of Flowers, 308
For Birthday Gift, 308
For Christmas Gift, 309
Letters of Resignation, 305, 306
Letters of Thanks, 306-312
For a Favor, 306
For a Favor Shown to Another, 306, 307
For Gifts, 307, 308
For Hospitality, 310
For Recommendation, 311
_See_ Concluding Assurances, 160-168
_See_ Guide to Phrases for, 277-281
_See_ How Prepared, 273-275
_See_ Phrases for, 140-168
_See_ Sample, 275
Soldierly, 174-176
Solicitude, 32
Sorrow, 231, 232
_See_ Trouble, 250, 251
_See_ Regret, 210, 211
Sound, 265, 266
Squelched, 232
Startling, 9
Steadfast, 93, 94
Straightforward, 232
Straits, 108
Stress, 76
Stricture, 51-53
Strong, 171-173
Stubborn, 233
_See_ Tactless, 246, 247
Stupid, 105, 106
Success, 233, 234
Succinct, 247-250
Sufficient, 234, 235
Suggestion, 235
Suggestive, 235-243
_See_ Salvation, 221-223
_See_ Terse, 247-250
Suitable, 95
Superficial, 95, 96
Superlative, 244
Supremest, 244
Sure, 244, 245
_See_ Final, 93
Surprising, 9
Susceptible, 226
Suspicion, 245, 246
Sway, 119, 120
Symbolic, 246
Sympathetic, 7, 8
Sympathy, 133, 134
Tactful Reply, 215, 216
Tactless, 246, 247
_See_ Stubborn, 233
Talented, 102, 103
Tenderness, 32
Terse, 247-250
_See_ Picturesque, 194, 195
_See_ Virile, 260, 261
Thanks, 250
_See_ Courtesy, 46
_See_ Phrases of, 158, 159
_See_ Reply of, 216, 217
_See_ Shakespeare, 50, 51
Thanks (Letters of), 306-312
Thoughtful, 37
Thoughtlessly, 251, 252
Thwart, 56
Timely, 178
Tip, 235
Tiresome, 72, 73
Trenchant, 96, 97
Trial, 250, 251
Trouble, 250, 251
_See_ Sorrow, 231, 232
_See_ Regret, 210, 211
_See_ Vexation, 258, 259
Trustworthy, 58
Typical, 246
Unavailing, 101
Unaware, 251, 252
_See_ Gullible, 105, 106
Unbiased, 112
Unconsciously, 251, 252
Uncontrolled, 114
Undesirable, 253, 254
Uninteresting, 72, 73
Unity, 252, 253
Unperturbed, 12
Unreliable, 253, 254
Unsatisfactory, 253, 254
_See_ Flimsy, 95, 96
Unselfish, 220, 221
Upright, 171-173
Urge, 82
Urgency, 75
Useless, 101, 256, 257
Usual, 106
Vague, 254
_See_ Fanciful, 91, 92
Value, 254-256
Valueless, 256, 257
Verification, 257, 258
Vexation, 258, 259
_See_ Grouchy, 104, 105
_See_ Trouble, 250, 251
Victory, 233, 234
Virile, 260, 261
_See_ Terse, 247-250
Visionary, 91, 92
Vital, 94, 95
Warning, 261-264
_See_ Admonition, 2
_See_ Cautious, 12, 13
_See_ Dangerous, 53-55
Waste, 169
Wavering, 92, 93
Weak, 95, 96
Wealthy, 264
Weddings:
_See_ Conventional, 41
Weighty, 96, 97
Wholesome, 223-225
Wholly, 264, 265
Wicked, 86
Wilful, 265
Wise, 265, 266
_See_ Discernment, 67, 68
Wish, 63, 64
Witless, 246, 247
Work, 74, 75
Worry, 5, 6
Worshipful, 266-270
_See_ Consecration, 36
Worth, 254-256
Worthy, 62, 63
Zeal, 74, 75, 186
Zealous, 270, 271
Transcriber’s Notes
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6 peni tently penitently very penitently and humbly
15 . A dish fit for the gods.
16 III III., 1 A Midsummer-Night’s Dream, III., 1
47 I I. King Richard II., I., 3
47 V V. The Merry Wives of Windsor, V., 5
47 II II. Coriolanus, II., 1
47 I I. King Lear, I., 1
192 depondency despondency burden of despondency
202 go to to see the woods for the trees
213 Henry II. Heny VI., II. II. King Henry VI., II., 1
226 I I., All’s Well that Ends Well, I., 3
237 LXXII. LXXII., Ps. LXXII., 8
238 Ps., Ps. Ps. XXXIX., 3
251 I I was sweetly oblivious
270 Fellowhelpers Fellow helpers Fellow helpers to the truth.
270 X X. Luke X., 7
285 regards. regards, With warmest regards,
307 you you. opportunity to thank you.
315 Able. Able, Able, 265, 276
315 140 140, Letters of Apology, 140, 141, 312
315 6, 6 Apprehension, 5, 6
316 Basal. Basal, Basal, 99, 100
316 Arraignment Arraignment, Clergymen: Arraignment, 115-119
326 Weddings Weddings: Weddings:
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increased left margin in a somewhat irregular manner. These have been
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End of Project Gutenberg's Putnam's Phrase Book, by Edwin Hamlin Carr