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211. Instead of saying "I had not the pleasure of hearing his sentiments when I wrote that letter," say "I had not the pleasure of having heard," &c. 212. Instead of "The quality of the apples were good," say "The quality of the apples was good." 213. Instead of "The want of learning, courage, and energy are more visible," say "Is more visible." 214. Instead of "We are conversant about it," say "We are conversant with it." 215. Instead of "We called at William," say "We called on William." 216. Instead of "We die for want," say "We die of want." 217. Instead of "He died by fever," say "He died of fever." 218. Instead of "I enjoy bad health," say "My health is not good." 219. Instead of "Either of the three," say "Any one of the three." 220. Instead of "Better nor that," say "Better than that." 221. Instead of "We often think on you," say "We often think of you." 222. Instead of "Though he came, I did not see him," say "Though he came, yet I did not see him." 223. Instead of "Mine is so good as yours," say "Mine is as good as yours." 224. Instead of "He was remarkable handsome," say "He was remarkably handsome." 225. Instead of "Smoke ascends up the chimney," I say "Smoke ascends the chimney." 226. Instead of "You will some day be convinced," say "You will one day be convinced." 227. Instead of saying "Because I don't choose to," say "Because I would rather not."