270. I saw him somewheres in the city; say, somewhere. N. B. Nowheres, everywheres, and anywheres are also very frequently heard.
271. He is still a bacheldor; say, bachelor.
272. His language was quite blasphemous; beware of placing the accent on phe in blasphemous. A very common mistake. Place the accent on the syllable blas.
273. I fear I shall discommode you; say, incommode.
274. I can do it equally as well as he; leave out equally, which is altogether superfluous.
275. We could not forbear from doing it; leave out from, which is unnecessary.
276. They accused him for neglecting his duty; say, of neglecting, &c.
277. He was made much on at Bath; say, made much of, &c.
278. He is a man on whom you can confide; say, in whom, &c.
279. I'm thinking he will soon arrive; say, I think, &c.