It
properly signifies a reciprocal succession, as "The alternation of
summer and winter produces an ever-changing scene."
Alternative
Etymologically and by general use, this word refers to a choice
between two; as, "If this demand is refused the alternative is war."
But Gladstone is quoted as saying, "My decided preference is for the
fourth and last of these alternatives."
Anniversary
From annus, a year, means recurring every year. Centennial means once
in a hundred years. What then does centennial anniversary mean? Use
centenary.
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Learn, Teach
"I taught him grammar," not "I learned him grammar." "He taught us
history."
Lease, Let, Rent, Hire
We may lease to or from. "I leased the farm to my neighbor." "I leased
this house from Brown." We let to another; as, "I let my house to my
cousin." We may rent to or from another. We may hire from another,"
as, "I hired a servant;" "he hired a boat." With out and reflexively
we may hire to another; as," I hired out my horses;" "he hired himself
to the miller.
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