While some writers ignore this distinction, the best
authorities observe it.
Healthy, Healthful
A lady wrote to a paper asking, "Are plants in a sleeping-room
unhealthy?" The answer came, "Not necessarily; we have seen some very
healthy plants growing in sleeping-rooms."
Persons are healthy or unhealthy. A plant or tree is
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healthy or unhealthy according as it possesses vigor. Food,
surroundings and conditions are healthful or unhealthful according as
they promote or destroy health.
Idea, Opinion
"Many persons think that the interior of the earth is a mass of fire;
what is your idea?" Say, "What is your opinion?"
Alone, Only
"An only child" is one that has neither brother nor sister. "A child
alone" is one that is left to itself. "Virtue alone makes us happy"
means that virtue unaccompanied by any other advantages is sufficient
to make us happy. "Virtue only makes us happy" means that nothing else
can do it.
Grow, Raise, Rear
"We grow wheat, corn, oats, and potatoes on our farm.
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