A REVELATION OF THE WEALTH AND POWER OF THE LANGUAGE Just the Right Word To make the desired meaning clear and exact-to make a contrast sharp and strong. The correct use of Prepositions shown by illustrative examples, and convenient exercises in the accurate use of words. English Synonyms, Antonyms and Prepositions By JAMES C. FERNALD, L.H.D. New and Enlarged Edition "There is no other book yet offered which is its equal in imparting a mastery of words."-President Cochran, Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute. Over 8,100 Classified and Discriminated Synonyms; nearly 4,000 Classified Antonyms; Correct Use of Prepositions, and Practical Helps for the Correct Use of Words-all handily arranged and instantly accessible. A COMPANION TO THE DICTIONARY. A KEY TO Shades of Synonym Meaning Discriminated Clear, Sharp Distinctions Strength and clearness of syntax frequently depend upon antithesis or direct contrast. The number of antonyms in this book is seemingly less than that of synonyms. This is because, in many cases, the synonyms of one group are the antonyms of another. Valuable Education Furnished A series of practical exercises on the correct use of words is supplied, accompanied by quotations by the best authors. "Will be found invaluable to students, and to all English speakers who want to use their noble tongue effectively."-Minneapolis Journal. "This is a book of importance, and invaluable to teacher, student, and speaker. The excellence of the volume is testified to by the leading literary authorities in the United States."-The New York Times. 12mo, Cloth, 742 pages, $2.25; by mail, $2.39 Funk & Wagnalls Company, 354-360 Fourth Avenue, New York ENGLISH SPEECH THE CORRECT USAGE OF PREPOSITIONS, CON- ADVERBS EXPLAINED AND ILLUSTRATED BY JAMES C. FERNALD, L. H. D. |