The Verbalist: a Manual Devoted to Brief Discussions of the Right And the Wrong Use of Words And ...
The Verbalist: a Manual Devoted to Brief Discussions of the Right And the Wrong Use of Words And ...
Osmun Thomas Embly
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"A want of proper opportunity would suffice, in so far as the want could be shown." " We are to act up to the extent of our knowledge ; but, in so far as our knowledge falls short," etc So far as expresses all that is meant. Intend. This word is often employed when purpose would better express the thought. We purpose seriously ; we intend vaguely. We set about what we purpose ; we may delay what we only intend. An intention, therefore, is weaker than a purpose. Purpose is the proper word to use... when the object is proximate and definite ; intend, when the object is remote and indefinite. " My intention at present is to spend next summer at Newport, but between now and then I may, of course, change my mind." " This is my last day in town ; I purpose leaving for home in the morning." See Propose. Interrogation. The rhetorical figure that asks a ques- tion in order to emphasize the reverse of what is asked is THE VERBALIST. 131 called interrogation ; as, " Do we mean to submit to this measure ?
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