If foreign words and phrases are your "bete noire," here is a superb reference that covers more than 6,000 foreign words and phrases commonly used in English, drawn from some forty languages, from A
Kirundi is the native language of Burundi. This dictionary includes over 3000 english words translated into Kirundi. In addition, there is a section on frequently used words and phrases, a pronunciati
Kirundi is the native language of Burundi. The most common second language is French. Thus, this dictionary is a handy tool for anyone living in, or traveling to Burundi.There are over 3000 english wo
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Fully updated and featuring more than 55,000 entries, this is the classicGerman-English English-German Dictionaryfrom Langenscheidt, the premier source for foreign language reference tools.Students, teachers, travelers, and professionals can confidently rely on this invaluable 2-in-1 volume that includes:- Hundreds of new words reflecting today's cultural, political, and technological changes, plus contemporary idioms and expressions- Full pronunciation keys for both German and English entries- Comprehensive grammatical information- The genitives and plurals of German nouns- Indicators as to whether a German verb is conjugated withhaben or sein- An alphabetical list of German and English irregular verbs- A wealth of examples illustrating correct usage and meaning- A quick reference section on proper names, weights and measures, and abbreviations- Easy-to-read typography, plus a helpful guide to using the dictionary most effectively The foreign language dictionary for people on the move
Newly Revised Second Edition!Fully updated and featuring more than 45,000 entries, this is the classic Russian-English English-Russian Dictionary from Langenscheidt, the premier source for foreign la
This dictionary places particular emphasis on the idioms of Greek and their translation into English, with information on grammar and usage as well as just meaning.
In the tradition of The Professor and the Madman, a A"brisk and vividA"( Los Angeles Times) account of an obsessive scholar. Polymath, eccentric, and synonym aficionado, Peter Mark Roget had a host o
These substantial volumes present the fullest account yet published of the lexicography of English from its origins in medieval glosses, through its rapid development in the eighteenth century, to a f
Content is organized within 12 thematic units, including Everyday Language, People, Housing, Food and Recreation. Each unit starts with an Intro page (new to this edition) and ends with a story page,
Content is organized within 12 thematic units, including Everyday Language, People, Housing, Food and Recreation. Each unit starts with an Intro page (new to this edition) and ends with a story page,
This is a down-to-earth, 'how to do it' textbook on the making of dictionaries. Written by professional lexicographers with over seventy years' experience between them, the book presents a step-by-ste
Content is organized within 12 thematic units, including Everyday Language, People, Housing, Food and Recreation. Each unit starts with an Intro page (new to this edition) and ends with a story page,
Content is organized within 12 thematic units, including Everyday Language, People, Housing, Food and Recreation. Each unit starts with an Intro page (new to this edition) and ends with a story page,
Contains more than forthy thousand words and phrases along with sixty thousand translations, an updated word list, and verb tables for Brazilian and European Portuguese.
This is a down-to-earth, 'how to do it' textbook on the making of dictionaries. Written by professional lexicographers with over seventy years' experience between them, the book presents a step-by-st
