184. He has had a good education; never say, edication, which is often heard, nor edicate for educate.
185. He is much better than me; say, than I.
186. You are stronger than him; say, than he.
187. I had as lief stand; say, I would as soon stand.
188. He is not a whit better; say, in no degree better.
189. They are at loggerheads; say, at variance.
190. His character is undeniable,—a very common expression; say, unexceptionable.
191. Bring me the lantern; never spell lantern, lanthorn.
192. The room is twelve foot long, and nine foot broad; say, twelve feet, nine feet.
193. He is singular, though regular in his habits, and also very particular; beware of leaving out the u in singular, regular, and particular, which is a very common practice.