The A Manual Devoted to Brief Discussions of the Right and the Wrong Use of Words and to Some Other Matters of Interest to Those Who Would Speak and Write with Propriety Ayres, Alfred 1826?-1902 creator text utu 2007 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Verbalist" by Alfred Ayres is a manual devoted to brief discussions of the right and wrong use of words, written in the late 19th century. This work is structured as a guide to proper language usage, highlighting common errors, misunderstandings, and distinctions in the English language. It serves as a practical resource for those who wish to improve their speaking and writing skills, ensuring propriety in communication. The opening of "The Verbalist" introduces the manual's purpose and scope, providing a prefatory note that emphasizes the author's intention to approach language with clarity and precision. The text begins with discussions of basic grammatical concepts such as the use of articles and distinctions between similar words. Ayres illustrates various usages and misuses, elaborating on the significance of understanding fine nuances within language. Through this, he sets a foundation for readers on linguistic propriety, encouraging them to think critically about their language choices throughout the entire manual. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-08-30 Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified English language -- Errors of usage PE Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22457 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22457 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133521.0 22457