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The Oxford Pocket School Dictionary

Author : R. E. Allen

Publisher : Oxford University

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 11,80 MB

Release : 2002

Category : English language

ISBN : 9780199109012

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Features new cover with annotated dictionary extract to give instant information on level, suitability, and contentThe Oxford Pocket School Dictionary is specially written for students aged 11+ at school and at home.Special features:* Coverage of new words like website, DVD, euro* Special word family boxes tying groups of words together, like chronic, chronological, chronology* More information on word origins, usage, language and grammarFeatures:* Headwords in bold to find words easily* Clear and accurate definitions tailored to secondary level readers* Modern examples and phrases to show how words are used in context* Word classes (parts of speech) and inflections written out in full to help with grammar* Special introduction to show how to use the dictionary* Extended appendices including countries and people, weights and measures



Oxford Mini School Dictionary and Thesaurus Combined (2007)

Author : Robert Allen

Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 32,95 MB

Release : 2007-05

Category : English language

ISBN : 9780199113736

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The Oxford Mini School Dictionary and Thesaurus is a major new title from Oxford especially written for 10+ years that offers a dictionary and a thesaurus in one volume, in colour. It is the best quick reference tool available today and will be particularly useful for primary school leaverswho are preparing to start secondary school. Packed with information, the dictionary includes over 40,000 words and phrases, up-to-date words from the curriculum, international vocabulary, and new words from ICT, and the thesaurus includes over 100,000 synonyms and alternative words. The clear andaccessible design, the alphabet down the side of every page, and matching dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page, makes finding the word you are looking for quick and easy. A special supplement on tricky words, confusable words, overused words and idioms, will give pupils all the readingand writing support they need. The Oxford Mini School Dictionary and Thesaurus is compact enough to fit into any pocket, has a durable, vinyl cover and is perfect to use at home and at school.



Pocket School Dictionary and Thesaurus

Author : Robert E. Allen

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 20,64 MB

Release : 2006

Category : English language

ISBN : 9780199113729

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A one-stop shop for upper primary/lower secondary school users. The headwords are in bold and the design is clear and accessible. The dictionary provides comprehensive coverage appropriate for the Y7 user, along with word origins, pronunciation guides, idiomatic phrases and idioms, labels andup-to-date example sentences. The thesaurus provides over 100,000 up-to-date synonyms for the dictionary entries, with those with meaning closest to that of the headword placed first to enable users to select the most accurate alternative.



Pocket Oxford English Dictionary

Author : Catherine Soanes

Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 33,77 MB

Release : 2002

Category : English language

ISBN : 9780198605713

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Book Description

This is a reissue of the ninth edition of the world's longest-established and best-selling pocket English dictionary. It is one of the new generation Oxford dictionaries derived from the database of the highly-acclaimed New Oxford Dictionary of English and is particularly user friendly withits elegant open design, with different elements starting on new lines. It offers excellent coverage of English as an international language, the defining style is straightforward and non-technical, and thousands of examples illustrate idiomatic usage. All irregular noun, verb, and adjectivalinflections are spelled out in full, while guidance on grammar and good usage is provided by in-text notes. Additional features include Wordbuilder boxes giving information on related words and thematic tables on subjects such as countries, chemical elements, and nationalities. This title replacesISBN: 0-19-861334-2.



Oxford English Dictionary

Author : John A. Simpson

Publisher : Oxford University Press

Page : pages

File Size : 50,22 MB

Release : 2002-04-18

Category : Reference

ISBN : 9780195218893

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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.



Oxford School Dictionary & Thesaurus

Author : Oxford Dictionary,

Publisher : OUP Oxford

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 42,45 MB

Release : 2012-05-03

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9780192756916

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Book Description

The Oxford School Dictionary & Thesaurus is a comprehensive one-stop shop for definitions, curriculum vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and punctuation as well as synonyms and writing tips. It is ideal students finishing primary and going on to secondary school. Easy to use and with a sturdy binding, it is the perfect one volume reference tool.



Oxford School Dictionary

Author : Oxford Oxford Languages

Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 30,26 MB

Release : 2016-04-20

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9780192743503

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Book Description

This new edition has contemporary, comprehensive vocabulary coverage, example sentences, and fascinating word origins. The dictionary supports students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary. Features: Clear, simple and accessible with numbered meanings, word classes, and inflections in full. Created using the Oxford Education Corpus, a unique electronic database of millions of words written for and by children. Grammar and punctuation panels, spelling tips, and an extra vocabulary-building supplement boost skills for tests and exams. --editor



Oxford School Dictionary of Word Origins

Author : John Ayto

Publisher : Franklin Watts

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 23,86 MB

Release : 2002

Category : English language

ISBN : 9780199108084

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Trialled and tested in schoolsFor the first time a comprehensive dictionary of word origins will be available for all school students.Each headword entry gives a complete and fascinating story about how a particular word came into the English language and evolved over time. In addition, each headword entry includes meanings and how each word is used in context.It also includes 40 extended panels covering a range of themes like:* Other languages which gave vocabulary to the English language form Arabic and Australian-Aboriginal to Urdu and Yiddish* Acronyms (AIDS, NATO), eponyms (Wellingtons), invented words (nylon, spoof), shortened words (photo, exam), blends (motor and hotel became motel) and folk etymology* Subjects students are interested in, ranging from food and drink, animals, sports, space, to first names and illnesses



Oxford Pocket School Dictionary (2007 Edition)

Author : Andrew Delahunty

Publisher : OXFORD University Press

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 18,64 MB

Release : 2007-05-12

Category : English language

ISBN : 9780199115389

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Book Description

The Oxford Pocket School Dictionary contains 45,000 entries, up-to-date vocabulary - that is all the text of the Oxford School Dictionary in pocket format yet still with an extremely accessible page design. Additional Study Notes in the centre of the dictionary give added value. They focus onkey grammar points, useful spelling tips and rules, and guides on using language effectively and well. There is a friendly and useful guide to using the dictionary dealing with FAQs such as, What do you use a dictionary for? How do I find the words I want? A good all-round dictionary for 10 yearsplus.



Children's Colour Dictionary

Author : Sheila Dignen

Publisher : OUP Oxford

Page : 196 pages

File Size : 18,96 MB

Release : 2006-04-06

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9780199113187

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Book Description

This new edition of the dictionary uses up-to-date text and colour photographs and illustrations throughout. It includes colour coding of the dictionary quartiles, links to the Primary Strategy for KS2 and special information on word families, usage, and derived words. With the virtual thumb tabs and the alphabet down the side of each page, it's easy to access and age appropriate for independent dictionary users.