The use of the
preposition to instead of at would be a slight improvement, but the
sentence should be entirely recast.
Haply, Happily
In the reading of the Scriptures the word happily is sometimes used
where the archaic word haply should be employed. In like manner the
word thoroughly is substituted for the old form throughly. Both words
should be pronounced as they are spelled.
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Thanks
To say "I thank you" requires but little more effort than to say
"Thanks," and it will be received as a more sincere token of
thankfulness.
Got to
This inelegant expression is often employed where must would serve the
purpose better. "This work has got to be done." Say, "Must be done."
Hangs on
"The cold weather hangs on." Better, "The cold weather continues."
Under the Weather
"Are you well?" "No; I have been quite under the weather." Substitute
sick or ill, for the colloquial expression under the weather.
Again, Against
Again is often erroneously used for against; as, "He leaned again the
tree for support.
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