~full~, ~fuller~: Terms sometimes incorrectly used. A “_full_ cup,” is a cup completely filled, therefore it would seem illogical to say “my cup is _fuller_ than yours.” As a rule all words that in themselves express the idea of completion or perfection should be used only in the positive degree. A perfection greater than itself is inconceivable, yet in literature, and with speakers who are accustomed to a careful choice of words, this form of expression has been permitted for comparison in the absence of an absolute standard of measurement.
~full~: A coarse substitute for “intoxicated.”
~funeral~: A term sometimes misused for “affair,” or “business,” as in the phrase “Not my _funeral_” meaning “No business of mine.” The use is not to be commended.
~funny~: As a colloquialism signifying “queer” this adjective should be used with care. It is better retained for signification of that which is mirth-provoking or ludicrous. _Funny_ is sometimes used incorrectly to imply silly impropriety, as in the phrase, “Don’t get _funny_.” Such usage should be avoided.
~future, the~: Used sometimes to signify the present; as, “I _shall be_ happy to accept”--this is not what is meant. The meaning is “I _am_ happy to accept, for I _shall be_ happy to come,” or “(Because) I shall be happy to (come I am happy to) accept”; and the elliptical result is that there is elision of the words in parentheses. In a recent lawsuit the plaintiff lost $10,000 because a so-called guarantee was given in these terms: “I _will_ guarantee” instead of “I (hereby _do_) guarantee.” The guarantee provided had never been asked for, given, or obtained. The credulous victim had accepted a promise, without condition, for a performance; and he lost. Time has improved his knowledge of the force of the English tongue.
~galaxy~: Exercise care in the use of this word. It signifies any brilliant circle or group; as, a _galaxy_ of beauties or of gems, and is never correctly used of any person or thing of inferior quality.
~gall~: Correctly used is “an intensely bitter feeling.” When used as a synonym for “cool assurance” or “impudence” it is slang which should be avoided.
~gang~ is correctly applied to a squad of laborers, and others detailed to certain given tasks. But sometimes applied also, usually in an uncomplimentary way, to a company of persons who meet habitually for social intercourse; as, “He sent a letter to the _gang_ at Seelig’s.”