Part 13
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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