Oxford English Dictionary

Author: John A. Simpson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780195218893
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.

New Oxford Spelling Dictionary

Author: Maurice Waite
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780198608813
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 608

Book Description
The New Oxford Spelling Dictionary is a brand-new text, designed to offer both a quick reference for spelling and also an authoritative guide to recommended word breaks for line endings in printed text, whether on paper or in electronic form. Based on the latest Oxford Dictionaries' research, this text gives unambiguous guidance on spelling and form, including capitalization, hyphenation of compounds, UK and US spelling, and irregular inflections. It is an essential part of every writer's and editor's toolkit.

Oxford Phonics Spelling Dictionary

Author: Roderick Hunt
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 9780192734136
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Using the Oxford Reading Tree Floppy's Phonics Sound and Letters Programme and synthetic phonics, the Oxford Phonics Spelling Dictionary helps children become proficient readers and spellers. With 4000 words, ordered by sounds and spellings and linked to the Alphabetic Code Chart, it makes preparing for the phonics screening check simple and fun.

Oxford School Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar Dictionary

Author: Oxford Dictionaries
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192783950
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This reference dictionary for secondary school has a new section on vocabulary to support word building and usage. It is an accessible guide to spelling, grammar and punctuation, and is an essential tool for exam preparation. It provides clear information and a list of commonly misspelled words backed by Oxford's database of children's writing.

Instant Spelling Dictionary

Author: Margaret M. Dougherty
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780446360821
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
Complete rules for correct spelling, punctuation, and hyphenation of 25,000 words.

New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors

Author: Oxford Oxford Languages
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN: 9780199570010
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The New Oxford Dictionary for Writers and Editors is the essential A to Z guide for everyone who works with words. Drawing on the expertise of the Oxford Dictionaries department, it provides authoritative advice on those words and names which raise questions time after time because ofspelling, capitalization, hyphenation, and cultural or historical context. As well as lexical terms, there are many proper names included: from place names and personal names to names of institutions, literary references, and books of the Bible. Entries give full coverage of recommended spellings,variant forms, confusable words, hyphenation, capitalization, foreign and specialist terms, proper names, and abbreviations.It is an essential tool for writers, editors, publishers, journalists, and web editors, and together with New Hart's Rules and the New Oxford Spelling Dictionary forms the complete editorial reference set.

A Dictionary of First Names

Author: Patrick Hanks
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0191578541
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description
This Dictionary is part of the Oxford Reference Collection: using sustainable print-on-demand technology to make the acclaimed backlist of the Oxford Reference programme perennially available in hardback format. The fascinating and informative Dictionary of First Names covers over 6,000 names in common use in English, including the very newest names as well as traditional names. From Alice to Zanna and Adam to Zola this book will answer all your questions: it will tell you the age, origin, and meaning of the name, as well as how it has fared in terms of popularity, and who the famous fictional or historical bearers for the name have been. It covers alternative spellings, short forms and pet forms, and masculine and feminine forms, as well as help with pronunciation. The book includes extensive appendices covering names from languages including Scottish, Irish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, and Chinese names. Tables of the most popular names by year and by region are also included. From the traditional to the rare and unconventional, this book will tell you everything you need to know about names.

Oxford Primary Grammar Punctuation and Spelling Dictionary

Author: Oxford Editor
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192776563
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 159

Book Description
This unique dictionary for primary age children has a new focus on vocabulary to support word building and usage. It is an essential tool for young writers to improve their writing. In colour, it provides clear information as well as a list of words children most often misspell backed by Oxford's database of children's writing.

Spelling Dictionary

Author:
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
ISBN: 9780789430731
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 436

Book Description
Small in size yet big enough to have the answers to readers' word worries, this miniature reference contains over 35,000 words, with difficult plurals and parts of verbs spelled out in full.

Oxford First Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Dictionary

Author: Jenny Roberts
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780192745699
Category : English language
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Colourful and fun-to-use, this first reference book divides into three sections: grammar, punctuation, and spelling. In the first section, there are simple meanings, with friendly examples and interactive questions, for all the grammar terms required by the curriculum. Then it gives thepunctuation marks and shows how to use them and finally provides rules and tips to support first spelling.At the back is an alphabetical dictionary of the curriculum words that children need to know, including tricky words, and fun ways to remember how to spell them. A cast of colourful, friendly birds give parents and teachers questions and tips to clarify understanding. The dictionary is accessibleand age-appropriate. A valuable resource for preparation for all levels for the KS1 Test. Online spelling lists, punctuation, and grammar activities will be provided for easy practice at home or as part of lesson starters or as homework.