Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Basic English contains: Simple meanings help you use words the right way. Over 36,000 updated entries cover the words you need today; Spellings and pronunciations help you write and speak with clarity. Every entry shows you how to spell and say the word; Word histories help you understand where words come from. Over 200 word history paragraphs tell interesting stories; Special sections help you find information fast.
This clearly written handbook is designed for English language learners & covers 50 of the most usage & style errors made in everyday speech & writing. It provides guidance on word order, irregular plurals, verb & adjective choice, comparatives & superlatives, and more. Special reference sections on English verb tenses & irregular verbs are included.
Dictionary of Idioms (American Heritage) The largest collection of idioms & popular phrases available today. Its main fare is idioms--groups of 2 or more words that taken together mean something different form the literal meaning of the individual words. Each entry is defined & has an example sentence showing the idiom used in context. Most entries offer an explanation of the idiom's literal meaning or origin & include information about its first appearance in English.
Diccionario Espanol-Ingles (Merriam-Webster's) This is designed for the native Spanish speaker, & is a completely new bidirectional dictionary designed to meet the needs of English & Spanish speakers in a time of ever-expanding communication among the countries of the Western Hemisphere. It's intended for language learners, teachers, office workers, tourists, business travelers, & anyone who needs to communicate effectively in the English & Spanish languages as they're spoken & written in US.
Diccionario Ingles (American Heritage) Contents include: Staff; Preface/Prologo; How to Use this Dictionary/Como usar este diccionario; Pronounciation Guide/ Guia para la pronounciation; Spelling Table/Tabla de ortografia; A-Z Vocabulary/A-Z Vocabulary; Table of Numerals/Tabla de numeros; Metric System/Sistema metrico
Pocket Spanish Dictionary (American Heritage) Contents include: More than 40,000 translations; U.S. English & Latin American Spanish; Latest computer & internet terms; Ideal for work, travel, or study
Spanish-English Dictionary (Merriam-Webster's) is a completely new dictionary designed to meet the needs of English and Spanish speakers in a time of ever-expanding communication among the countries of the Western Hemisphere. It is intended for language learners, teachers, office workers, tourists, business travelers or anyone who needs to communicate effectively in the Spanish and English languages as they are spoken and written in the Americas.
Collegiate Thesaurus, Paperback (Merriam-Webster's) This thesaurus is specially designed for those who want to enlarge their vocabularies & learn more about the rich variety of the English language. We hope & expect that users will readily turn to a dictionary whenever they need a better understanding of the meaning of any word used in the thesaurus.
Dictionary and Thesaurus (Merriam-Webster's) This book marks the introduction of a new kind of product from Merriam-Webster, one that combines the features & a dictionary, with its meanings, pronunciations, & grammatical information, with the synonym & antonym features of a thesaurus. Additionally, in this volume, these features are not just combined but integrated into a unified whole, so that the reader & writer can easily see the relationships between the two kinds of information.
VOX Pocket Spanish & English Dictionary Up-to-moment & very easy to navigate, this dictionary is an indispensable tool for use in the classroom or workplace, at home, or on the go. Feature include: Approximately 28,000 entries & 65,000 translations Up-to-date vocabulary that includes idiomatic expressions, slang, & terms related to technology & the internet Numerous examples of usage that show how the language can vary depending on the context. And many more!
Vox Compact Spanish & English Dictionary This book has helped speakers of Spanish & English around the world find the right word quickly & easily. From offices in Orlando to living rooms in London & school rooms in San Juan, this comprehensive Spanish/English dictionary is the preferred choice for millions of people--in class, at home or work, or on the go.
Vox Spanish & English Student Dictionary This book contains all the elements for day-to-day reference. In a convenient size, with easily readable type, this dictionary is complete enough to answer the daily needs of a wide variety of students & general users--from those who are in their early stages of language learning to those who are fully proficient.
Webster's Spanish-English Dictionary For Students This dictionary, which defines the basic Spanish & English vocabulary we use today, was created for users at all skill levels. It is an essential tool for students, teachers, travelers & anyone who needs a handy translation resource.
This bestselling dictionary has been created especially for students in the elementary grades. The editors have carefully chosen words that meet the vocabulary needs of kids age 8-11, making this handy volume an ideal tool for building reading and vocabulary skills.
Webster's Dictionary for Students, Encyclopedia Edition
This bestselling dictionary has been created especially for students in the elementary grades. The editors have carefully chosen words that meet the vocabulary needs of kids age 8-11, making this handy volume an ideal tool for building reading and vocabulary skills.
This book opens up the world of words and leads you to more precise and more effective communication. Thousands of synonym entries include the broadest and most useful word comparisons and the greatest number of examples of any thesaurus, with more grammatical and usage information and a greater variety of related terms. Entries are arranged in alphabetical order, so synonyms are easy to find.