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Title: English Synonyms and Antonyms
With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions

Author: James Champlin Fernald

Release Date: May 21, 2009 [EBook #28900]

Language: English

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English Synonyms
and Antonyms

_A Practical and Invaluable Guide to Clear and
Precise Diction for Writers, Speakers, Students,
Business and Professional Men_

Connectives of
English Speech

"The work is likely to prove of great value to all writers."--_Washington
Evening Star._

"The book will receive high appreciation from thoughtful students who
seek the most practical help."--_Grand Rapids Herald._

"It is written in a clear and pleasing style and so arranged that but a
moment's time is needed to find any line of the hundreds of important
though small words which this book discusses."--_Chattanooga Times._

"Its practical reference value is great, and it is a great satisfaction
to note the care and attention to detail and fine shades of meaning the
author has bestowed upon the words he discusses."--_Church Review_,
Hartford.

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people."--_Louisville Courier-Journal._

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elegant language."--_Methodist_, Baltimore.

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