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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

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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:

In the original, some groups of short phrases were formatted with an increased left margin in a somewhat irregular manner. These have been regularized to the normal left margin.

End of Project Gutenberg's Putnam's Phrase Book, by Edwin Hamlin Carr

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