Description |
22, 1994 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
Summary |
Contains definitions of 100,000 words and phrases for advanced learners of English, and includes pronunciation guides, as well as over 160,000 example sentences. |
Contents |
Preface -- Using the dictionary -- Labels used in this dictionary -- Pronunciation symbols -- A dictionary of the English language -- Color art -- Geographical names -- English grammar review -- Irregular verbs -- Contractions -- Prefixes and suffixes -- English word roots -- Words that are often confused -- Spelling rules -- The spelling of different sounds in English -- A handbook of style -- Common first names -- Money -- Numbers -- Weights and measures -- Dates -- Holidays -- Envelope addresses -- E-mail, letters, memos, and resumes -- Pronounciation symbols. |
Subject |
English language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers.
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English language -- Dictionaries.
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Added Title |
Advanced learner's English dictionary |
ISBN |
0877797366 (paperback) |
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9780877797364 (paperback) |
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