Perpetually means
never-ceasing. That which is done continually may be subject to
interruptions.
Persuade, Advise
"Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." Paul had advised many
persons to become Christians, some of whom, like Agrippa, were almost
persuaded.
Wharf, Dock
These words are sometimes confounded. The wharf is the pier, or
landing, upon which the vessel unloads her cargo. The dock is the
artificial waterway, or basin, formed by the wharves. "The vessel came
into the dock and was made fast to the wharf."
Contemptible, Contemptuous
Contemptible is sometimes incorrectly used for contemptuous. A story
is told of Richard Parson, an English scholar and critic. A gentleman
being in dispute with him, angrily exclaimed, "My opinion of you is
most contemptible, sir," upon which Parson quickly retorted, "I never
knew an opinion of yours that was not contemptible."
Healthy, Wholesome
These terms are not synonymous. Toadstools may be healthy, but they
would not be regarded as wholesome.
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Plants and animals are healthy when the conditions of their growth are
favorable.
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