Both, Both of
Both is used alone before nouns and both of before pronouns. "Both men
have studied the currency question." "Both of them are well informed
in matters relating to the currency."
Ever, Never
"Let him be ever so rich," says Emerson. "You spend ever so much money
in entertaining your equals and betters," says Thackeray. "Though he
run ever so fast, he cannot win the race." Writers and grammarians
differ, some preferring ever, others never.
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Every once in a while
This is a cumbersome, awkward expression that should be avoided.
Occasionally, frequently, at intervals, are among the expressions that
may be used in its place.
Exceptionable, Exceptional
"He enjoyed exceptionable opportunities for acquiring the Greek
language." Say exceptional opportunities.
Female, Woman
The word female is often employed when woman would be better. Female
applies to all of the feminine gender, including the brute creation.
Poet, Poetess
The tendency to increase the number of nouns with the feminine ending
ess should be checked.
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