Book Description
Contains more than 2,500 definitions of two-word verbs, prepositional verbs, and verbal collocations.
Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 10,72 MB
Release : 2007-08-12
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0071594949
Contains more than 2,500 definitions of two-word verbs, prepositional verbs, and verbal collocations.
Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1100 pages
File Size : 28,34 MB
Release : 2006-02-03
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0071486852
Learn the language of Nebraska . . .and 49 other states With more entries than any other reference of its kind,McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs shows you how American English is spoken today. You will find commonly used phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions, proverbial expressions, and clichés. The dictionary contains more than 24,000 entries, each defined and followed by one or two example sentences. It also includes a Phrase-Finder Index with more than 60,000 entries.
Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 20,10 MB
Release : 2007
Category :
ISBN :
Make a splash with American English verbs This concise, easy-to-use reference explains more than 2,400 contemporary American phrasal verbs and illustrates their use in real-life situations. Each entry includes a full-sentence example.
Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 32,31 MB
Release : 1995-02-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0071783547
With more than 7,000 up-to-date phrases, this dictionary covers situations from talking to a doctor to ordering a meal, and helps learners communicate personal feelings, and make small talk.
Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 41,58 MB
Release : 2005-10-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0071612076
More bling for the buck! The #1 guide to American slang is now bigger, more up-to-date, and easier to use This new edition of McGraw-Hill’s Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions offers complete definitions of more than 12,000 slang and informal expressions from various sources, ranging from golden oldies such as . . . golden oldie, to recent coinages like shizzle (gangsta), jonx (Wall Street), and ping (the Internet). Each entry is followed by examples illustrating how an expression is used in everyday conversation and, where necessary, International Phonetic Alphabet pronunciations are given, as well as cautionary notes for crude, inflammatory, or taboo expressions. This edition also features a fascinating introduction on “What is Slang?,” a Thematic Index that cross-references expressions by standard terms--such as Angry, Drunk, Food, Good-bye, Mess-up, Money, and Stupidity--and a Hidden Word Index that lets you identify and locate even partially remembered expressions and phrases.
Author : Mark Lester
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 12,89 MB
Release : 2010-03-31
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0071602879
Master 188 irregular verbs in English As an experienced student of English, you know the language can be a tricky one to learn thanks to its complex verb forms, like irregular verbs. Written by ESL guru Mark Lester--author of Grammar and Usage in the Classroom--this authoritative reference unravels the mystery of this verb form so you can take your English-language skills to the next level. For each entry, you'll get example sentences and conjugations, a complete listing of complements, the most important phrasal verb constructions, and common expressions--all in an easy-to-understand format. In no time you'll master irregular verbs and converse like a native English speaker!
Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 21,9 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN :
Among the special features of this book are the following: each entry has at least two example sentences illustrating how the idiom is used in context in natural American English; and a new Phrase-Finder Index enables users to locate a particular idiom quickly by looking up any of its major words.
Author : Carl W. Hart
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 3330 pages
File Size : 21,75 MB
Release : 2017-03-08
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 1438068794
Updated to reflect questions found on the most recent ESL tests, this book presents 400 common phrasal verbs as they are used in everyday English. Phrasal verbs are verbs combined with prepositions or adverbs. Familiarity with phrasal verbs and understanding their use as nouns (breakup, showoff, etc.) or adjectives (spaced-out, broken-down, stressed-out, and many others) is essential to ESL students. Updated information includes: the most commonly used phrasal verbs; activities and examples that reflect our current technology and the world around us; an expanded introduction for the teacher with a thorough breakdown and explanation of phrasal verbs; and, a discussion of separable and inseparable phrasal verbs in Unit I, and more. This book’s hundreds of examples in context and hundreds of exercises will be extremely useful to ESL students who are preparing for TOEFL or who simply wish to improve their English.
Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,38 MB
Release : 1996-01-11
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780844204574
Containing more than 2500 definitions, with nearly 5000 examples, of English verb phrases, this is a useful reference. The entries are mainly standard English but also include common slang, colloquial and idiomatic phrases.
Author : McGraw Hill
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 24,77 MB
Release : 2014-09-03
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0071840192
Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Learn and understand thousands of new English words Clear, comprehensive, and easy to use, McGraw-Hill: Essential ESL Dictionary for Learners of English was developed to meet the needs of ESL students like you. Inside you will find more than 9,000 English terms, each with a simple definition so you will understand its meaning and usage. Every entry is accompanied by its phonetic translation, definition, and explanation. You'll find example sentences throughout that show English words in context. Hundreds of illustrations are also used throughout the dictionary, giving you visual reinforcement of word meanings. INCLUDES: 9,000+ American and British words, explained in easy-to-understand language Grammar and usage boxes to aid your understanding of key concepts A grammar summary that highlights parts of speech, idioms, sentence structures, and more A special section of illustrations--featuring thematic groups of words including animals, nature, electronics, music, the classroom, and more--to help you remember common terms A conversation guide that identifies important phrases for everyday situations such as meeting people, asking directions, going shopping, and more Whether you use it at work, in school, or at home, McGraw-Hill: Essential ESL Dictionary for Learners of English will become your trusted reference as you learn the language and build your English skills.