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Author : Leslie Dunkling
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-18
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780007598120
The ebook edition of the Collins Dictionary of Curious Phrases is an updated and revised version of Leslie Dunkling’s classic work on curious and baffling phrases.
Author : Leslie Dunkling
Publisher : Collins
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1998-01
Category : English language
ISBN : 0004720601
This Dictionary of Curious Phrases is a comprehensive updating of the author's previous authoritative work on the subject, the Guinness Book of Curious Phrases.
Author : Leslie Dunkling
Publisher : HarperCollins (UK)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : English language
ISBN : 000716596X
This new edition contains a selection of new phrases and explanations. It is redesigned to make it easier to use and will also contain reference to Internet sites where readers will be able to find out yet more about the curious phrases we use in our everyday lives.
Author : Andrew Coyle
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Criminal justice, Administration of
ISBN : UOM:39015033064778
Author : Eliezer Edwards
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 684 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1882
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : OXFORD:600079071
Author : Jez Burrows
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780062652621
"Dictionary Stories isn’t just a book for word nerds, but for anyone for whom language and story matter. Everybody will find themselves thoroughly in love with this book." —Kory Stamper, editor for Merriam-Webster, and author of Word by Word Everyone has looked up a word in the dictionary. Some of us have even asked for it to be used in a sentence during our 2nd grade spelling bee. But few of us have ever really considered those example sentences: where they come from, how they’re generated…and why in heaven’s name they are so darn weird. Jez Burrows opened the New Oxford American Dictionary and sat, mystified. Instead of the definition of "study" he was looking for, he found himself drawn to the strangely conspicuous, curiously melodramatic sentence that followed it: "He perched on the edge of the bed, a study in confusion and misery." It read like a tiny piece of fiction on the lam and hiding out in the dictionary—and it wasn’t alone. Was it possible to reunite these fugitive fictions? To combine and remix example sentences to form new works? With this spark and a handful of stories shared online, Dictionary Stories was born. This genre-bending and wildly inventive collection glows with humor, emotion, and intellect. Effortlessly transcending sentence level, Burrows lights between the profound and the absurd, transporting readers into moments, worlds, and experiences of remarkable variety. Featuring original illustrations by the author, Dictionary Stories is a giddy celebration of the beauty and flexibility of language.
Author : Collins Dictionaries
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : English language
ISBN : 0008150486
A new-style dictionary in a durable and affordable format, for everyday use, with over 295,000 words, phrases, and definitions for today's fast-changing world and thousands of fascinating entries for people and places. Ideal for everyday use in the office, at home, and for study, this is the dictionary for support in all areas of the language. Find out more--thousands of fascinating, fact-filled biographical and geographical entries for people and places. Have confidence--contains more references than any comparable dictionary with over 295,000. Comprehensive and authoritative, with all the words and definitions you need. Get it right--language notes help you choose the right words for every situation and give advice on words that are changing in meaning or use. Be confident--a supplement with hundreds of language tips for everyday use Get there fast--an ultra-clear layout allows you to find information quickly.
Author : Zondervan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 000718140X
Author : HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
Publisher : Collins Reference
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0062938274
The revised and updated seventh edition of the Collins Portuguese Concise Dictionary offers comprehensive coverage of the lanuage and is the most complete guide to grammar offered in a Portuguese dictionary. This updated seventh edition provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of all the words and phrases you need and is ideal for intermediate learners — with a Portuguese grammar guide included, a clear layout and in-depth treatment of difficult words, this version is a must for anyone learning or freshing their Portuguese with an added bonus of insight into life in Brazil and Portugal.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1690 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : English language
ISBN : OCLC:795891855
Author : Max Cryer
Publisher : Exisle Publishing
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781921966019
Have you ever wondered where terms like 'end of your tether', 'gets my goat' or 'letting ones hair down' come from? Or why we call some people 'geezers', 'sugar daddies' or 'lounge lizards'? Or where the words 'eavesdropping', 'nickname' and 'D-Day' come from? They are just a few of the many words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled and fun new book. Max explains where these curious expressions come from, what they mean and how they are used. Along the way he tells a host of colourful anecdotes and dispels quite a few myths - Did Churchill originate the phrase 'black dog'? And if 'ivory tower' can be found in the Bible, why has its meaning changed so drastically? Curious English Words and Phrases is a treasure trove for lovers of language. Informative, amusing and value for money, this book is 'the real McCoy'. From 'couch potato' to 'Bob's your uncle', you'll find the explanation here!
Author : Timothy G. Stout
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-09
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9781462920440
A fun and helpful resource for anyone interested in learning some Japanese--whether you're 5 or 100! This picture dictionary covers the 1,500 most useful Japanese words and phrases. Each word and sentence is given in Japanese script--with a Romanized version to help you pronounce it correctly--along with the English meaning. The words are grouped into 40 different themes or topics, including basics like meeting someone new and using public transportation to culture-specific topics like celebrating Japanese holidays and eating Japanese food. This colorful picture dictionary includes: Hundreds of color photographs 1,500 Japanese words and phrases 40 different topics--from social media and WiFi to paying and counting Example sentences showing how the words are used Companion online audio recordings by native Japanese speakers of all the vocabulary and sentences An introduction to Japanese pronunciation and grammar An index to allow you to quickly look up words Japanese Picture Dictionary makes language learning more fun than traditional phrasebooks. This resource is perfect for beginners of all ages--curious kids, visual learners and future travelers to Japan.
Author : Editors of the American Heritage Di
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2016-09-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780547350233
What should the vocabulary of a well-rounded high school graduate be like? These 100 words provide the starting point in answering that question. The list is representative of the words that serious students will encounter in their coursework and will come to use as adults, whether in conversation or while reading the daily newspaper. Each word is fully defined and shown in context with example sentences from well-known authors. 100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know is a must-have for every grad, perfect for building vocabulary, quizzing friends and family — and just having fun.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : English language
ISBN : 0007361645
Author : John Harris
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Music
ISBN : UCSC:32106016130160
Drawing on interviews from all the major bands of the Britpop era - including Oasis, Blur, Elastica and Suede - and from music journalists, record executives and those close to government, John Harris charts the rise and fall of this cultural movement.
