Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 23,95 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 : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 1100 pages
File Size : 29,21 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 : Adam Makkai
Publisher : Barron's Educational Series
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 11,97 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
Author : Gail Brenner
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 37,86 MB
Release : 2011-09-23
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 054418890X
The most comprehensive reference for understanding and using the contemporary idioms of American English—with more than 1,000 entries. Mastering the use of idiomatic language is an essential step toward achieving fluency in any language. Webster's New World: American Idioms Handbook is the ideal guide to the slang, sayings, expressions, jargon, and colloquialisms of American English—covering more than 1,000 entries. Emphasizing acquisition and application, this book explains their meanings as well as when, where, why, and how to use them. A wealth of examples helps readers understand each idiom’s connotation and identify its appropriate context. An extensive index allows for quick and easy reference.
Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,54 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Americanisms
ISBN : 9780844208312
NTC's Thematic Dictionary of American Idioms contains more than 5,500 of the most common and useful idioms arranged conveniently by theme, topic, or meaning. This work combines the best features of a thesaurus and a dictionary. Its features include a definition of each idiom that includes at least two examples of usage, an alphabetical index for locating each idiom, and an easy-to-read format with a minimum of abbreviations and symbols. NTC's Thematic Dictionary of American Idioms is an invaluable tool that allows writers, speakers, and students of English to locate the exact idiomatic expressions they need quickly and easily.
Author : Robert James Dixson
Publisher : Prentice Hall
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 38,67 MB
Release : 1983
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780132863292
From "catching a cold" to "landing on your feet," idiomatic expressions add color and style to the English language. The latest edition of "Essential Idioms in English" remains the resource of choice for mastering more than 500 common English idioms, phrasal verbs, and collocations. Organized by level for beginning, intermediate, and advanced learners, "Essential Idioms in English "thoroughly defines and illustrates each idiom, then reinforces its meaning and usage with multiple-choice, true-false, fill-in-the-blank, and matching exercises.New features include: Three new sections on collocations to illustrate the frequency of certain usages.An expanded Appendix of Equivalent Idioms that adds Portuguese to the French and Spanish translations of previous editions.New eight-page section on dictionary skills helps students build their knowledge of vocabulary and usage.
Author : Harry Collis
Publisher : McGraw-Hill
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 48,32 MB
Release : 1987-02-09
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780844254463
An introduction to American colloquialisms through the use of explanatory dialogue or narrative.
Author : Richard Spears
Publisher : McGraw-Hill
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,72 MB
Release : 1998-02-09
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780844208411
This fascinating reference presents more than 1,800 of the most interesting and difficult-to-grasp expressions used by Brits around the world. Completely indexed.
Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,98 MB
Release : 1998-12-02
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780844203423
This quick-access book defines and explains 2,300 confusing American English phrases and idioms, making their meaning crystal clear. Completely indexed.
Author : Ronald E. Feare
Publisher : Pearson Education ESL
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,72 MB
Release : 1996
Category : English language
ISBN : 9780201441819
Everyday Idioms One and Two bring the challenge of learning typical American English expressions within any student's reach. Each book presents over 1,200 idioms within semantic categories.
