~inkslinger~: A vulgar term for a journalist, writer, or literary worker, and as such one to be avoided.
~innumerable~ means “that cannot be numbered.” Therefore, avoid such a locution as “an _innumerable_ number,” as absurd.
~in our midst~: An undesirable and ambiguous phrase for “among us” due to the misinterpretation of “in the midst of us,” “in the midst of them” (_Matt._ xviii, 20) but with some literary authority for its use.
~in so far as~: In this phrase the word _in_ is redundant and meaningless. Do not say, “_In so far as_ I dared, I spoke the truth.” Omit the _in_.
~in spite of~: A phrase which some persons declare not synonymous with _notwithstanding_, yet the STANDARD DICTIONARY authorizes its use and says, “formerly in contempt of; now, notwithstanding: used somewhat emphatically.”
~intend~, ~mean~: The use of _intend_ for _mean_, as in explanatory sentences, is not commonly approved although it has the sanction of literary usage, and is considered correct by lexicographers who in defining the words treat them as interchangeable. When explaining anything that has been said it is preferable to say, “By this I _mean_,” rather than “By this I _intend_.” Do not say “Do you _mean_ to come?” when you wish to know whether or not the person you address _intends_ to come. Compare CONTEMPLATE.
~in the street~, ~on the street~: Distinctions between these phrases are invariably wiredrawn. Both forms are permissible; the writer’s preference, which may be modified according to circumstances, is for the first. “His home is _in_ Eighty-seventh street” is preferable to “_on_ Eighty-seventh street.” One should not say “his home is _on_ Bermuda,” but “_in_ Bermuda.” “He lives _at_ Hamilton, _in_ Queen street.” Compare ON.
~invest~: Properly used only of considerable transactions, and always with a suggestion of permanent proprietary right. One does not _invest_ (except in a humorous sense) in a postage-stamp.
~invite~: Used in the sense of “invitation” this term, a colloquialism formerly in wide use, is condemned as illiterate and bordering on vulgarity.
~involve~ is to be distinguished from ~implicate~. The latter has a suggestion of wrong-doing or crime, whereas the former contains no such implication.