Putnam's Phrase Book. Edwin Hamlin Carr

Putnam's Phrase Book

Putnam's Phrase Book - Edwin Hamlin Carr

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       VIRILE

       WARNING

       WEALTHY

       WHOLLY

       WILLFUL

       WISE

       WORSHIPFUL

       ZEALOUS

       II

       HOW TO PREPARE A SOCIAL LETTER

       III

       GUIDE TO PHRASES

       For Letters of Apology

       For Letters of Congratulation

       For Letters of Condolence

       For Letters of Commendation

       For Letters of Introduction

       For Letters of Invitation

       For Letters of Recommendation

       For Letters of Thanks

       IV

       LETTERS OF CONDOLENCE

       REPLY TO CONDOLATORY LETTER

       LETTERS OF CONGRATULATION

       LETTERS OF FRIENDLY APPRECIATION

       LETTERS WITH GIFTS

       LETTERS OF INTRODUCTION

       LETTERS OF INVITATION

       LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION

       LETTERS OF RESIGNATION

       LETTERS OF THANKS

       REPLIES

       V

       INDEX

       Table of Contents

      Since we talk in phrases as well as in words every home needs a phrase book as well as a dictionary.

      This book has been prepared to meet that need, and contains a dictionary of six thousand choice phrases arranged synonymously for general use; many polite expressions, phrases of charm and courtesy, for use in letter writing; one hundred sample social letters, including instruction concerning the method of their preparation by the use of the dictionary of phrases; a guide to choice phrases for social letter writing; and finally, a handy index, very helpful, even though the phrases have been arranged in dictionary form.

      I have made an effort to emphasize phrases of commendation, optimism, and courtesy. Also many for use in letter writing——especially phrases suitable for letters of condolence. There is perhaps no more difficult letter to write than one of condolence, hence a considerable number under this designation in order to assist in this necessary and yet most blessed task.

      The primary purpose of this book is that it may serve as a synonymous phrase dictionary, yet I have so planned it that it can also be used as a social letter writer. The dictionary of phrases is to be used in letter writing in connection with the sample letters. In case the sample letters are not desirable, the instructions and guide, upon pp. 275–81 will show how to use the book when one desires to write his own social letters.

      Some of the social letters were written by using the phrases in the dictionary section of the book; others were suggested by the perusal of the same.

      The very fact that one keeps his eyes open for new expressions tends to make him more careful of his own phraseology, and to encourage the constant improvement of his own style either by the addition of old phrases, new to him, or by the coining of new ones.

      Whenever and wherever I have found in any volume, magazine, newspaper, or in conversation, a usable phrase I have made note of it. This method has given me the material for the book. As far as possible I have endeavored to collect phrases which are the common speech of all, phrases which are not quotations, and are the property of all.

      I am very greatly indebted to all I have heard and read, especially to the standard authors.

      I have included and located a goodly number of phrases from Shakespeare and the Bible.

      E. H. C.

       Table of Contents

      DICTIONARY OF 6000 EXPRESSIONS AND GENERAL PHRASES FOR USE IN CONVERSATION, SOCIAL LETTER WRITING, AND PUBLIC SPEAKING

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      Alive Alert

      As full of fight as ever

      Eager for the fray

      Full of business

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