Best British English Dictionary - April 2024

Oxford Mini Dictionary and Thesaurus

This is the reissued Oxford Mini Dictionary and Thesaurus. - now in an attractive new format.This small dictionary and thesaurus offers the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary with over 40,000 words, phrases, and definitions and 65,000 synonyms and antonyms based on evidence from the Oxford English Corpus, a unique databank comprising hundreds of millions of words of English. Definitions are easy to understand, given in a clear, simple style, and avoiding technical language. Thesaurus entries are integrated into the dictionary entries, so you can find synony... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0199692637
• ASIN: 0199692637
• ISBN: 0199692637
• Manufacturer: Oxford University Press

Oxford Spanish Dictionary

This internationally acclaimed dictionary is widely used as a key reference tool by language professionals. With over 300,000 words and phrases, and half a million translations, and packed full of grammatical and usage information for both languages, it is the most authoritative Spanish bilingual dictionary available. Developed through consultation with academic advisors, its editors have used the latest technology to search millions of words of web-based text identifying the most recent additions to Spanish and English, and changes in usage.Thousands of new words and updated translations have... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0199543402
• ASIN: 0199543402
• ISBN: 9780199543403
• Brand: Oxford University Press USA
• Manufacturer: Oxford University Press

The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of The Lord of the Rings

• ASIN: B007978PKY
• ASIN: B007978PKY
• Manufacturer: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Knickers in a Twist: A Dictionary of British Slang

Brits and Americans dress the same, eat at the same chain restaurants, pass music back and forth across the Atlantic, and our national leaders are practically conjoined twins. But the second the Brits open their mouths, all bets are off. So don’t dream of visiting the UK, dating a Brit, or truly understanding what Jude Law is saying without this handy, hilarious, and informative guide to Britspeak. With the cheekiness of Austin Powers and the tidbit quotient of Schott’s Miscellany, screenwriter Jonathan Bernstein’s collection of Cockney rhyming slang, insults culled from British televisi... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1841958344
• ASIN: 1841958344
• ISBN: 1841958344
• Manufacturer: Canongate U.S.

Paperback Oxford English Dictionary

***** International Edition *****

• ASIN: 0199640947
• UPC: 038081538587
• ASIN: 0199640947
• ISBN: 0199640947
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: Oxford (6 July 2012)

Concise Oxford English Dictionary: Main edition

Authoritative and up to date, the Concise Oxford English Dictionary offers unsurpassed coverage of English, perfect for anyone who needs a handy, reliable resource for home, school, or office.The Concise Oxford English Dictionary is one of the most popular choices in Oxford's renowned dictionary line. Now in print through its various editions for a century it has been selected by decades of users for its up-to-date and authoritative coverage of the English language.This centenary edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary presents the most accurate picture of English today. It contains o... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0199601089
• ASIN: 0199601089
• ISBN: 0199601089
• Brand: Oxford University Press USA
• Manufacturer: Oxford University Press

Shorter Oxford English Dictionary

From the beginning, the Shorter Oxford English Dictionary was intended to be an abridgement of the full Oxford English Dictionary. The first editor, William Little, was appointed in 1902. He worked on it until his death in 1922, after which the dictionary was completed by H. W. Fowler, Jessie Coulson, and C. T. Onions. The First Edition was published in 1933, in two volumes.The Second Edition, published in 1936, contained about 3,000 revisions and additions. The Third Edition (1944) contained an appendix of addenda and corrigenda, and this edition was reprinted several times with corrections a... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0199206872
• ASIN: 0199206872
• ISBN: 0199206872
• Brand: imusti
• Manufacturer: Oxford University Press

Collins English Dictionary Complete and Unabridged

The home of living EnglishThe largest single-volume English dictionary in print celebrates the extraordinary breadth and changing nature of world English, with more than 725,000 words, meanings and phrases.“The Collins English Dictionary is a book to be treasured, no home should be without one”, The Times.Updated with all the very latest new words and senses, this is an unparalleled resource for word lovers, word gamers, and word geeks everywhere. It draws on Collins’ extensive language databases and covers many literary and rare words useful for crossword solvers and setters as well as ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0008284377
• ASIN: 0008284377
• ISBN: 0008284377
• Brand: Collins
• Manufacturer: Collins

Master and Commander (Vol. Book 1) (Aubrey/Maturin Novels)

• ASIN: B006C3Q6GG
• ASIN: B006C3Q6GG
• Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company

Oxford Spanish Mini Dictionary

This is the reissued Oxford Spanish Mini Dictionary - now in an attractive new format.This small dictionary offers the most accurate and up-to-date coverage of essential, everyday vocabulary with over 40,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations. Easy-to-use color design and a center section of useful words and expressions listed by topic make this dictionary ideal for travel and quick reference. Discover more on oxforddictionaries.com, Oxford's hub for dictionaries and language reference.

• ASIN: 0199692696
• ASIN: 0199692696
• ISBN: 0199692696
• Manufacturer: Oxford University Press

Garner's Modern English Usage

With more than a thousand new entries and more than 2,300 word-frequency ratios, the magisterial fourth edition of this book-now renamed Garner's Modern English Usage (GMEU)-reflects usage lexicography at its finest. Garner explains the nuances of grammar and vocabulary with thoroughness, finesse, and wit. He discourages whatever is slovenly, pretentious, or pedantic. GMEU is the liveliest and most compulsively readable reference work for writers of our time. It delights while providing instruction on skillful, persuasive, and vivid writing. Garner liberates English from two extremes: both fro... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0190491485
• ASIN: 0190491485
• ISBN: 0190491485
• Brand: Oxford Univ Pr
• Manufacturer: Oxford University Press

The Oxford Dictionary of Nursery Rhymes

Here is a brand new edition of the classic anthology of nursery rhymes--over 500 rhymes, songs, nonsense jingles, and lullabies traditionally handed down to young children. Included are all of your favorites, ranging from "Yankee Doodle Came to Town" and "A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go" to "Baa, Baa, Black Sheep," Jack and Jill" and "Old Mother Hubbard." And complementing the rhymes are nearly a hundred illustrations, including reproductions of early art found in ballad sheets and music books, which highlight the development of children's illustrations over the last two centuries. With each piece... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0198600887
• ASIN: 0198600887
• ISBN: 9780198600886
• Brand: Oxford University Press USA
• Manufacturer: Oxford University Press

Oxford Modern English Grammar

Written by Bas Aarts, one of Britain's leading grammarians, Oxford Modern English Grammar is a brand new and definitive guide to English grammar. This indispensable handbook covers both British and American English, and makes use of authentic spoken and written examples.Packed with tables, diagrams, and numerous example sentences, and assuming no prior knowledge of grammatical concepts on the part of the reader, this volume offers an unmatched guide to the structure of contemporary English. Arranged in three clear parts for ease of use, the Grammar's comprehensive coverage ranges from the very... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0199533199
• ASIN: 0199533199
• ISBN: 0199533199
• Brand: Oxford University Press USA
• Manufacturer: Oxford University Press

The Oxford-Duden Pictorial Spanish and English Dictionary (English and Spanish Edition)

• ASIN: 0198645155
• ASIN: 0198645155
• ISBN: 0198645155
• Manufacturer: Oxford University Press

Midnight Riot (Rivers of London Book 1)

• ASIN: B004C43F70
• ASIN: B004C43F70
• Manufacturer: Del Rey

The UK to USA Dictionary : British English vs. American English

Bob's Your Uncle (all is well) with this dictionary of British English vs. American English. Not only does it contain an A to Zed of all the terms and expressions that separate our common language;

• UPC: 20653477

Theme-Based Dictionary British English-French - 3000 Words

T&P BOOKS THEME-BASED DICTIONARIES are intended to help you learn, memorize, and review foreign words. The dictionary contains over 3000 commonly used words. Recommended as additional support material to any language course. Meets the needs

• UPC: 905388801

Dictionary of the British English Spelling System - eBook

This book will tell all you need to know about British English spelling. It’s a reference work intended for anyone interested in the English language, especially those who teach it, whatever the age or mother

• UPC: 701017927

Theme-Based Dictionary British English-Korean - 5000 Words

Theme-Based Dictionary British English-Korean - 5000

• UPC: 53854443

Theme-based dictionary British English-Georgian - 3000 words - eBook

T&P BOOKS THEME-BASED DICTIONARIES are intended to help you learn, memorize, and review foreign words. The dictionary contains over 3000 commonly used words. Recommended as additional support material to any language course. Meets the needs

• UPC: 721443137

Theme-Based Dictionary British English-Bulgarian - 9000 Words

T&P BOOKS THEME-BASED DICTIONARIES are intended to help you learn, memorize, and review foreign words. The dictionary contains over 9000 commonly used words. Recommended as additional support material to any language course. Meets the needs

• UPC: 53605172

Theme-Based Dictionary British English-Armenian - 9000 Words

Theme-Based Dictionary British English-Armenian - 9000

• UPC: 53605171

Theme-Based Dictionary British English-Korean - 9000 Words

Theme-Based Dictionary British English-Korean - 9000

• UPC: 53788974

Theme-based dictionary British English-Lithuanian - 7000 words - eBook

T&P BOOKS THEME-BASED DICTIONARIES are intended to help you learn, memorize, and review foreign words. The dictionary contains over 7000 commonly used words. Recommended as additional support material to any language course. Meets the needs

• UPC: 207131927

Theme-based dictionary British English-Polish - 7000 words - eBook

T&P BOOKS THEME-BASED DICTIONARIES are intended to help you learn, memorize, and review foreign words. The dictionary contains over 7000 commonly used words. Recommended as additional support material to any language course. Meets the needs

• UPC: 469590349