Download or read book The Pocket Guide to English Words written by Terry Freedman and published by . This book was released on 1987-01-01 with total page 223 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Pocket Dictionary of Signing written by Rod R. Butterworth and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1992-06-08 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The simplest, most convenient alphabetized pocket guide to American Sign Language (ASL). Arranged in an easy-to-use dictionary format, this edition contains more than 600 signing entries with accompanying directions and illustrations. Inside you’ll find many special highlights, including: · Over 600 signs –a selection of the most commonly used phrases · Detailed illustrations -- showing exact hand positions and movements · Fingerspelling -- to aid in communicating words for which there are no signs · Memory aids -- to assist in recalling how to form signs · Special sections -- on forming numbers, letters, and constructing word endings · Comprehensive Index -- of entries and their synonyms for easy cross-referencing The Pocket Dictionary of Signing is the most complete pocket guide to basic sign language -- and it’s portable enough to be carried anywhere in a pocket or purse.
Download or read book A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue written by Captain Francis Grose and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is a profane guide to the slang from the backstreets and taverns of 18th-century London. This slang dictionary gathers the most amusing and useful terms from English history and helpfully presents them to be used in the conversations of our modern day. Originally published in 1785, the Classical Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue was one of the first lexicons of English slang, compiled by a militia captain who collected the terms he overheard on his late-night excursions to London's slums, dockyards, and taverns. Now the legacy lives on in this colorful pocket dictionary. • Learn the origin of phrases like "birthday suit" and discover slang lost to time. • Handy pocket-sized edition allows you to whip out vintage curse words whenever needed. • An unexpected marriage of lowbrow humor and highbrow wit Discover long lost antique slang and curse words and learn how to incorporate them into modern conversation. A Pocket Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue is perfect for enlivening contemporary conversation with historical phrases; it includes a topical list of words for money, drunkenness, the amorous congress, male and female naughty bits, and so on. • A funny gift for wordplay, language, swearing, and insult fans, as well as fans of British humor and culture • Perfect for those who loved How to Speak Brit: The Quintessential Guide to the King's English, Cockney Slang, and Other Flummoxing British Phrases by Christopher J. Moore; Knickers in a Twist: A Dictionary of British Slang by Jonathan Bernstein; and The Official Dictionary of Sarcasm by James Napoli
Download or read book Oxford English Dictionary written by John A. Simpson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2002-04-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.
Download or read book The Pocket Book Dictionary Or Spelling Guide Giving a Vocabulary of Nearly Fifteen Thousand of the Most Difficult Words in the English Language written by POCKET-BOOK DICTIONARY. and published by . This book was released on 1880 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Dictionary of Lost Words written by Pip Williams and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • “Delightful . . . [a] captivating and slyly subversive fictional paean to the real women whose work on the Oxford English Dictionary went largely unheralded.”—The New York Times Book Review “A marvelous fiction about the power of language to elevate or repress.”—Geraldine Brooks, New York Times bestselling author of People of the Book Esme is born into a world of words. Motherless and irrepressibly curious, she spends her childhood in the Scriptorium, an Oxford garden shed in which her father and a team of dedicated lexicographers are collecting words for the very first Oxford English Dictionary. Young Esme’s place is beneath the sorting table, unseen and unheard. One day a slip of paper containing the word bondmaid flutters beneath the table. She rescues the slip and, learning that the word means “slave girl,” begins to collect other words that have been discarded or neglected by the dictionary men. As she grows up, Esme realizes that words and meanings relating to women’s and common folks’ experiences often go unrecorded. And so she begins in earnest to search out words for her own dictionary: the Dictionary of Lost Words. To do so she must leave the sheltered world of the university and venture out to meet the people whose words will fill those pages. Set during the height of the women’s suffrage movement and with the Great War looming, The Dictionary of Lost Words reveals a lost narrative, hidden between the lines of a history written by men. Inspired by actual events, author Pip Williams has delved into the archives of the Oxford English Dictionary to tell this highly original story. The Dictionary of Lost Words is a delightful, lyrical, and deeply thought-provoking celebration of words and the power of language to shape the world. WINNER OF THE AUSTRALIAN BOOK INDUSTRY AWARD
Download or read book Italian English Pocket Dictionary written by Roberta Martignon-Burgholte and published by Barrons Educational Services. This book was released on 2015-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled and edited by native bilingual speakers, Barron's Italian-English Pocket Dictionary contains approximately 70,000 words. Abridged from Barron’s comprehensive, full-size bilingual dictionary, this lightweight, easy-to-use pocket guide is ideal for students and travelers. This revised edition features: Entries organized in two sections: American-style English to Italian, and translations from Italian to American-style English Each headword is listed with its translation, part of speech, and pronunciation Phrases follow each definition using headwords in standard contexts Separate bilingual lists present numerals, abbreviations, and more Entries for computers, the Internet, and information technology
Download or read book English Swahili pocket dictionary written by J. F. Safari and published by Mkuki Na Nyota Publ.. This book was released on 1991 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise and portable dictionary developed by two experienced and well respected teachers of Swahili. In this work they have taken into account not only the difficulties which non-Swahili speakers from many different language backgrounds have in learning the language, but also the importance of making Swahili equivalents of English words, correspond to those of the best speakers of Swahili. The English-Swahili Pocket Dictionary will be of benefit to English speakers who are learning Swahili, while Swahili speakers who are learning English will also find it invaluable.
Download or read book Chambers Pocket Guide to Good English written by George W. Davidson and published by Chambers Harrap Publishers. This book was released on 1985 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Word Pocket Guide written by Walter J. Glenn and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2002 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Microsoft Word -- the ubiquitous word processing program we all know and love. So rich in features is Word, that regardless of your level of expertise, there's always more you can master. Whether you are a power user, help desk staff, or anyone who wants to use advanced shortcuts or solve problems, you'll want to keep a copy of the Word Pocket Guide nearby. Packed with information, this compact guide is a useful, condensed tool that covers Microsoft Word's keyboard shortcuts, user interface, commands, and tasks. This handy little book is easy to use anywhere -- it's the perfect quick reference for all users who want to complete tasks faster without having to plow through a thousand-page tutorial. The Word Pocket Guide covers Word 2002, 2000, and 97. It includes: A brief explanation of how Word works behind the scenes An extensive guide section for common tasks as well as little-known solutions Reference tables for keyboard shortcuts, regular expressions, and common file locations If you're new to Word, this book will get you up to speed quickly. If you consider yourself an advanced user, you'll be surprised and pleased with some of the new Word tricks this book will teach you.
Download or read book The Oxford Greek Dictionary written by Niki Watts and published by Berkley Publishing Group. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential resource- from the first name in reference.
Download or read book Merriam Webster s Pocket Guide to English Usage written by Merriam-Webster, Inc. Staff and published by Merriam-Webster Incorporated. This book was released on 1998 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quick answers to common usage problems. - Over 1,500 entries - Includes Grammar Glossary and Guide to Punctuation - Clear advice regarding confusing words, disputed usages, and alternative spellings
Download or read book English for Everyone English Vocabulary Builder written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-01-02 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PLEASE NOTE - this is a replica of the print book and you will need paper and a pencil to complete the exercises. This absolutely essential language guide and workbook will expand your English vocabulary in no time. Spilling over with thousands of entries for useful words and phrases, this is the perfect study aid for any adult learning English as a foreign language. With 3,000 words across hundreds of pages, English Vocabulary Builder brings you everything you need to know and much, much more. From activities, family, holidays, science, and work to animals, feelings, health, sports, and weather, just about every subject in the English language is covered in eye-catching, illustrative detail. All the vocabulary is shown with both UK and US spellings, and every word can be heard with its own audio recording in the accompanying app available for download. Additional interactive exercises ensure language learning is an easy, entertaining, and educational experience. This book is part of DK's best-selling English for Everyone series, which is suitable for all levels of English language learners and provides the perfect reading companion for study, exams, work, or travel. With audio material available on the accompanying website and Android/iOS apps, there has never been a better time to learn English.
Download or read book Word Pocket Guide written by Walter Glenn and published by "O'Reilly Media, Inc.". This book was released on 2004-04-26 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Millions of people use Microsoft Word every day and, chances are, you're one of them. Like most Word users, you've attained a certain level of proficiency--enough to get by, with a few extra tricks and tips--but don't get the opportunity to probe much further into the real power of Word. And Word is so rich in features that regardless of your level of expertise, there's always more to master. If you've ever wanted a quick answer to a nagging question or had the thought that there must be a better way, then this second edition of Word Pocket Guide is just what you need.Updated for Word 2003, this compact book covers Microsoft Word's keyboard shortcuts, user interface, commands, and tasks. Following an overview of fundamental Word concepts, the guide explains how to accomplish specific tasks, such as formatting, spelling, editing, printing, customizing, and more. It also provides reference tables so you can quickly zoom in on the information you need, like keyboard shortcuts, regular expressions, and common file locations. This handy little book makes a perfect quick reference when you want to complete tasks faster without having to plow through a thousand-page tutorial.Word Pocket Guide, Second Edition is ideal for those making the move to Word 2003. In addition, it covers Word 2002, 2000, and 97. The book includes: A brief explanation of how Word works behind the scenes An extensive guide section for common tasks as well as little-known solutions Reference tables for keyboard shortcuts, regular expressions, and common file locations If you're a Word power user, help desk staff, or anyone who wants to use advanced shortcuts or solve problems, Word Pocket Guide, Second Edition is a must-have.
Download or read book Spanish English Dictionary written by Ursula Martini and published by Barrons Educational Services. This book was released on 2016-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barron's Spanish-English Dictionary features 100,000 entries with translations, making it an ideal reference book for schools, libraries, businesses, and the home bookshelf. Terms are presented in American-style English and Spanish as spoken in Latin America and Spain. This comprehensive bilingual dictionary features: Entries organized in two sections: English to Spanish, and translations from Spanish to English Each headword listed with its translation, part of speech, and pronunciation Phrases following each definition using headwords in standard contexts Separate bilingual lists for numerals, abbreviations, and more Entries for computers, the Internet, and information technology This all-inclusive dictionary also features full-color, atlas-style maps, concise grammar guides, and regular verb conjugation lists. Its manageable size and reasonable price also makes it a practical reference guide for students taking a foreign-language course.
Download or read book The Big Book of Words You Should Know written by David Olsen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-12-17 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know what "quatrefoil" and "impolitic" mean? What about "halcyon" or "narcolepsy"? This book is a handy, easy-to-read reference guide to the proper parlance for any situation. In this book you will find: Words You Absolutely Should Know (covert, exonerate, perimeter); Words You Should Know But Probably Don't (dour, incendiary, scintilla); Words Most People Don't Know (schlimazel, thaumaturgy, epergne); Words You Should Know to Sound Overeducated (ad infinitum, nugatory, garrulity); Words You Probably Shouldn't Know (priapic, damnatory, labia majora); and more. Whether writing an essay, studying for a test, or trying to impress friends, family, and fellow cocktail party guests with their prolixity, you will achieve magniloquence, ebullience, and flights of rhetorical brilliance.
Download or read book A Study of English Words written by Jessie Macmillan Anderson and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
