English Dictionaries


A Dictionary of American Proverbs

$75.00
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hardback Nov 1991 ISBN13: 9780195053999ISBN10: 0195053990 A treasury of more than 15,000 sayings, adages, and maxims --the first major collection based on oral rather than written sources.


Mighty Fine Words and Smashing Expressions

Making Sense of Transatlantic English
$37.95
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hardback Nov 2002 ISBN13: 9780195157048ISBN10: 0195157044 An engaging and often witty look at English, as heard on both sides of the pond.


Color Oxford Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Wordpower Guide

$10.95
(Edition No Longer Available), 
paper Apr 2003 ISBN13: 9780198607083ISBN10: 0198607083 Here are three valuable reference works in one portable volume--a dictionary, a thesaurus, and a wordpower guide


The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology

$18.95
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paper Jun 1993 ISBN13: 9780192830982ISBN10: 0192830988

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The Oxford Dictionary of Difficult Words

$17.95
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paper Mar 2004 ISBN13: 9780195173284ISBN10: 0195173287 A revolutionary new pocket dictionary that illuminates precisely those words we need a dictionary for


The Pocket Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus

Second American Edition
$13.95
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paper Mar 2006 ISBN13: 9780195307153ISBN10: 0195307151 A thoroughly integrated dictionary and thesaurus


The Oxford American Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus

Second Edition
$17.95
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hardback Jul 2002 ISBN13: 9780195159349ISBN10: 0195159349 A thoroughly integrated dictionary and thesaurus--perfect for people on the go


The Pocket Modern Welsh Dictionary

A Guide to the Living Language
$29.95
(Out of Print), 
Paperback Jun 2000 ISBN13: 9780198645313ISBN10: 0198645317 Has a clear, uncluttered layout with helpful usage notes explaining points of grammar, making it ideal for schools as well as adult learners


Oxford Dictionary of Pronunciation for Current English

$45.00
(Edition No Longer Available), 
paper Sep 2003 ISBN13: 9780198607724ISBN10: 0198607725 An invaluable resource for students and academics in the field of English language and linguistics, and for English-language learners


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