Download or read book A Writer s Dictionary of Distinctions written by Scott K. Andersen and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is no time 12:00 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. Mad does not mean angry "To be or not to be" is not a quote Rugs are not weaved You do not loan money While the English language evolves for many legitimate reasons, like new technology and catch-words-of-the-day, the biggest problem with the English language is that it forgives too easily. When our words are misused, it seems it's easier to let them be twisted enough so they encompass their incorrect usage, so they appear to be correct even when they are wrong. That's why this dictionary was written - to help you eliminate from your language common errors that weaken your writing. Using the correct word at the proper moment adds power to your efforts. "A Writer's Dictionary of Distinctions" presents the most accurate, powerful, and effective ways to use nearly 300 common words. What we present here represents the best definitions, the best distinctions, and you will never be wrong in using them as we suggest. Use them as we've noted, and your mastery of the language will only strengthen.
Download or read book Bryson s Dictionary for Writers and Editors written by Bill Bryson and published by Anchor Canada. This book was released on 2011-06-22 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of the world’s most beloved and bestselling authors, a terrifically useful and readable guide to the problems of the English language most commonly encountered by editors and writers. What is the singular form of graffiti? From what mythological figure is the word “tantalize” derived? One of the English language’s most skilled writers guides us all toward precise, mistake-free usage. Covering spelling, capitalization, plurals, hyphens, abbreviations, and foreign names and phrases, Bryson’s Dictionary for Writers and Editors will be an indispensable companion for all who care enough about our language not to maul, misuse, or contort it. As Bill Bryson notes, “English is a dazzlingly idiosyncratic tongue, full of quirks and irregularities that often seem willfully at odds with logic and common sense.” This dictionary is an essential guide to the wonderfully disordered thing that is the English language.
Download or read book A Dictionary of Distinctions written by Danish Ahmed and published by Ordinary Words Inc.. This book was released on 2003-02 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When You Distinguish Between Words, You Distinguish Yourself. Do you should all over yourself? Are you normal? Are we confined to living on Earth? Find the answers to these and other thought-provoking questions in A Dictionary of Distinctions, an inspiring look at the way language shapes our reality. Using real-life examples infused with the collected wisdom of dozens of philosophies and leaders, author Danish Ahmed explains the meaningful differences between commonly used words. You will learn:
Download or read book A Writer s Reference with Resources for Multilingual Writers and ESL written by Diana Hacker and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2011-01-21 with total page 683 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This version of the best selling college handbook helps both resident and international students understand college expectations and develop strategies for improving their academic English and academic writing. Written by an ESL expert, this booklet includes plenty of helpful charts, activities, exercises, and model papers — along with notes about where to find additional resources online and on campus. Resources for Multilingual Writers and ESL is also available in a packageable, stand-alone booklet (ISBN: 978-0-312-65685-0). Contact your sales representative or [email protected] for a copy.
Download or read book The Right Word written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This three-in-one guide is the perfect addition to any professional or amateur writer's bookshelf. Aimed at those who use language in their day-to-day lives, it is divided into three parts. The Grammar Guide provides clear, comprehensive guidance on sentence structure, parts of speech and punctuation; the Vocabulary Builder helps you choose the right word by listing commonly confused, misused and cliched words; the dictionary of Literary Terms provides concise definitions of linguistic forms. The budding writer can use this guide to quickly enhance their style and improve their word power. The rules and advice provided are accompanied by usage examples throughout.
Download or read book Dictionary of Fine Distinctions written by Eli Burnstein and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2024-04-09 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This delightful book is a tribute to the genius of the human mind for conceptual precision and the beauty of the English language in capturing it. It resolves a great deal of puzzlement over confusable terms, and its endearing illustrations and lighthearted explanations multiply the satisfaction." —Steven Pinker, author of The Language Instinct and Rationality What’s the difference between mazes and labyrinths? Proverbs and adages? Clementines and tangerines? Join author Eli Burnstein on a hairsplitter’s odyssey into the world of the ultra-subtle with Dictionary of Fine Distinctions. Illustrated by New Yorker cartoonist Liana Finck, this humorous dictionary takes a neurotic, brain-tickling plunge into the infinite (and infinitesimal) nuances that make up our world. The perfect gift for book lovers, word nerds, trivia geeks, and everyday readers, this illustrated gem is more than just a book—it is an indispensable resource akin to a thesaurus but filled with charm and wit. Each entry, from “latte vs. flat white" to “Great Britain vs. The United Kingdom," is accompanied by mnemonic aids, quirky asides, and detailed illustrations, making it a standout dictionary for any bibliophile or language enthusiast's library. For fans of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows or Foyle's Philavery: A Treasury of Unusual Words, Dictionary of Fine Distinctions promises to be a cherished addition to the genre that offers clarity, joy, and a deeper appreciation for the subtleties of the English language. The quintessential librarian gift and English teacher gift, it’s an educational odyssey that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening.
Download or read book Bryson s Dictionary of Troublesome Words written by Bill Bryson and published by Anchor Canada. This book was released on 2013-05-07 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the English language's most skilled and beloved writers guides us all towards precise, mistake-free usage. In the middle 1980s Bill Bryson was a copy editor for the London Times with the brash idea that he could fill a hole in the British book market for a concise, accessible, handy guide to proper usage. A complete unknown, he nonetheless sold Penguin Books on the idea, and the result was The Penguin Dictionary of Troublesome Words, which sold decently enough on both sides of the Atlantic. Now, fifteen years later, Bill Bryson has become, well, Bill Bryson -- and his terrifically useful little book has been revised, updated and Americanized to become Bryson's Dictionary of Troublesome Words. Precise, prescriptive, sometimes (like its author) amusingly prickly, this book belongs on the desk of every person who cares enough about our language not to maul or misuse or distort it. Move over, Strunk and White.
Download or read book The Describer s Dictionary written by David Grambs and published by W. W. Norton. This book was released on 1993 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever found yourself grasping in vain for that ideal descriptive word lost somewhere within the misty recesses of your vocabulary? Or felt frustrated that an oddly shaped structure or pretty setting you wished to portray in writing didn't quite translate clearly to paper? If you've ever stalled trying to depict the look of an object or animal or the looks of a particular person, The Describer's Dictionary is exactly the book you need. Open it, and you have not only just the right words but - bringing them to life - stellar literary examples of descriptive writing as well. The Dictionary concerns itself with the observable, from discrete shapes and patterns to buildings, terrain, furry and unfurry creatures, and human beings. "Referably" organized, the book uses a handy reverse, definition-to-term format that makes it easy for you to zero in on the term or terms you're seeking. For example, for a word that denotes an object's proper or harmonious dimensions, flip to the "Shapes" category and there you'll find "proportional," "proportionate," "commensurate," and "eurythmic." In some instances, where meanings are self-evident, simple listings of apt words are provided. As an inspiration to any writer - showing how it's done by the best - hundreds of colorful and evocative descriptive passages appear on facing pages, making this a singularly and richly different kind of reference book. The quotations are first-rate examples of how the book's terminology can be used. The excerpts are drawn from the best American and British novelists, naturalists, and other nonfiction writers, from Dickens to Updike, from Darwin to McPhee. The Describer's Dictionary - uniquely focused on the physical and free of the categorical and multiple-meaning confusions of a thesaurus - is a must for anyone wanting to have at hand just the right words to describe exactly what is being observed or depicted. Within these covers you will find the answers to such questions as: What is the adjective for something shaped like a keyhole? How many words are there that mean silvery white in color? What do you call a treeless plain, or a lake situated in a mountain basin? What features of an animal are important to keep in mind in describing it? What is a woman's conical coil of hair worn at the back of the neck called? The craft of description lives not only in great literature but in conversation, journalism, and personal letters written every day. For help in painting pictures with the English language, The Describer's Dictionary is one of the most indispensable reference tools you could own.
Download or read book Authorisms written by Paul Dickson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-04-22 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An entertaining, illuminating lexicography of words coined by authors throughout the ages, published on the “sesquiquadricentennial” (450th anniversary) of Shakespeare's birth. William Shakespeare's written vocabulary consisted of 17,245 words, including hundreds that were coined or popularized by him. Some of the words never went further than their appearance in his plays, but others-like bedazzled, hurry, critical, and anchovy-are essential parts of our standard vocabulary today. Many other famous and lesser-known writers have contributed to the popular lexicon. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, Sir Walter Scott ranks second to Shakespeare in first uses of words and giving a new and distinct meaning to already existing words (Free Lances for freelancers). John Milton minted such terms as earthshaking, lovelorn, by hook or crook, and all Hell broke loose, and was responsible for introducing some 630 words. Gifted lexicographer Paul Dickson deftly sorts through neologisms by Chaucer (a ha), Jane Austen (base ball), Louisa May Alcott (co-ed), Mark Twain (hard-boiled), Kurt Vonnegut (granfalloon), John le Carrè (mole), William Gibson (cyberspace), and many others. Presenting stories behind each word and phrase, Dickson enriches our appreciation of the English language in a book as entertaining as it is enlightening.
Download or read book Webster s New Explorer Dictionary of American Writers written by Merriam-Webster, Inc and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive volume serves as a lively guide to our literary tradition. Each entry is written in clear, concise, yet engaging style that makes this book the perfect reference for both students and lovers of American literature.
Download or read book Webster s Dictionary of Usage and Style written by Roy H. Copperud and published by Random House Value Publishing. This book was released on 1982 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Synonyms Discriminated written by Charles John Smith and published by . This book was released on 1889 with total page 808 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Random House Dictionary for Writers and Readers written by David Grambs and published by Random House Reference. This book was released on 1990 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Grambs's earlier "Words About Words" ( LJ 5/15/84) is here retitled and repackaged for a softbound edition. About 2000 terms somehow relating to prose usage, speech, stylistic devices, or literary distinctions are defined, often with quotations illustrating use of the terms in published works. Many of the terms or expressions being defined are, without examples, just abstractions. Supplementary topical material ("Advertising Weasel Words,'' "Parts of a Book,'' "The Language of Comic Double-Talk,'' "Libel,'' "Fair Use'') lends some focus to an otherwise eclectic assortment of words both familiar and obscure. Most likely this will please those with xenoglossophilia (love of foreign or otherwise strange words), seekers after the mot juste , and other word buffs.--William A. Donovan, Chicago P.L. -Library Journal.
Download or read book Beginning Writer s Thesaurus written by ScottForesman and published by Pearson Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1994 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Intended to "help students build their vocabularies while they learn how to recognize distinctions among words whose meanings are closely related."
Download or read book The Dictionary of Distinctions written by John Murdoch and published by . This book was released on 1811 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms or Synonyms and Words of Opposite Meaning written by Samuel Fallows and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2020-03-16 with total page 961 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samuel Fallows' 'A Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms' is a treasure trove of linguistic variation, offering readers a comprehensive list of interchangeable and opposing words. With over 600,000 words and a meticulous approach to correction, this volume provides a rich tapestry of synonyms and antonyms to inspire and inform. Whether used for professional or personal purposes, 'A Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms' is an essential resource for anyone seeking to expand their vocabulary and refine their language skills.
Download or read book Words and Their Uses Past and Present written by Richard Grant White and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
