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32,000 entries accompany new word definitions and special sections on abbreviations, signs, and histories to make for a well-rounded presentation of English definitions. These are short, succinct presentations which make for strong references for a busy learner.
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A dictionary designed for people with limited English language skills. Great for ESL students. More than 33,000 entries. Concise, easy-to-understand definitions. More than 10,000 word-use examples. Over 400 black-and-white illustrations. Word histories, abbreviations, and proper names.
目 录
Preface
Using Your Dictionary
Abbreviations Used in this Work
Pronunciation Symbols
A Dictionary of the English Language
Abbreviations
Signs and Symbols
Confused, Misused, and Misspelled Words
Basic English Grammar
Guide to Punctuation
Biographical Names
Place Names and Capitals
Important Events in American History
Tables of Weights and Measures,
Metric System, and Planets