Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book serves as a comprehensive guide to the English language, offering a condensed and accessible version of a larger, more scholarly dictionary. Designed for general readers and college students, it presents a curated selection of essential vocabulary, omitting obscure technical jargon and archaic literary terms while retaining scientific language found in popular literature and works by renowned authors like Shakespeare. The author meticulously traces the origins of words, providing etymologies that delve into their historical roots and connections with other languages such as German, Latin, Greek, and Sanskrit. Pronunciation guidance is provided through a clear and effective respelling system, ensuring accurate articulation. Definitions are presented in a logical and scientific order, reflecting the historical development of word meanings and often accompanied by insightful synonym discussions. Enhancing understanding, the book incorporates over eleven hundred carefully chosen illustrations with cross-references. Additionally, readers will find valuable resources such as a pronunciation guide, tables of prefixes and suffixes, and glossaries of Scottish words, rhymes, proper names, and foreign phrases. This book's insightful approach to language illuminates the intricacies of English, empowering readers with a deeper appreciation for the power and evolution of words. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282554927_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282554927
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282554927
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