Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases
by OpenStories
Original author: Grenville Kleiser
"Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases" by Grenville Kleiser is a practical handbook written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide, providing readers with a vast collection of expressive phrases designed to enhance their vocabulary and improve their ability to speak and write effectively. The book aims to equip individuals with the means to articulate their thoughts clearly and persuasively, making it an invaluable resource for communicators in various fields. The opening of the text introduces the author and outlines the book's purpose, emphasizing the importance of mastering language for effective communication. Kleiser highlights that the right choice of words can deeply influence how ideas are conveyed and received. He discusses the value of phrases in enriching speech and literature, stressing the need for continuous practice and study to attain fluency and precision in language. This early section also sets the stage for the extensive list of phrases that follows, focusing on their contextual application in everyday communication, literature, and public speaking.
Fifteen Thousand Useful Phrases, by Grenville Kleiser. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #18362.
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16 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter832 words
- 2.Introduction2,947 words
- 3.Section I: Useful Phrases4,221 words
- 4.Section II: Significant Phrases3,821 words
- 5.Section III: Felicitous Phrases2,119 words
- 6.Section IV: Impressive Phrases2,001 words
- 7.Section V: Prepositional Phrases2,418 words
- 8.Section VI: Business Phrases2,480 words
- 9.Section VII: Literary Expressions7,894 words
- 10.Section VIII: Striking Similes (1)7,927 words
- 11.Section VIII: Striking Similes (2)3,064 words
- 12.Section IX: Conversational Phrases5,036 words
- 13.Section X: Public Speaking Phrases (1)7,480 words
- 14.Section X: Public Speaking Phrases (2)7,447 words
- 15.Section X: Public Speaking Phrases (3)980 words
- 16.Section XI: Miscellaneous Phrases5,414 words