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The Oxford Hindi-English Dictionary

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R.S. McGregor - 1993

The first new Hindi-English dictionary in over a century, The Oxford Hindi-English Dictionary is the comprehensive reference to modern standardized language, both spoken and literary.

This handy paperback dictionary is designed to meet the needs of the growing number of people now learning tospeak Hindi. It provides translations for over 36,000 headwords, using illustrative material to show words in use. Students of Hindi and South Asian studies of all kinds will find extensive coverage of historical Hindi, together with the most up-to-date colloquial and literary vocabulary. In addition, the Urdu vocabulary of Hindi is well represented. Providing contemporary, idiomatic Hindi and English, TheOxford Hindi-English Dictionary is the perfect reference guide for students, businesspeople, and travelers alike.

Language Activator (LLA)

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Addison Wesley Longman - 1993

Better than a thesaurus, this unique dictionary leads students step-by-step from a key word or basic idea to the exact phrase they need to express themselves like a native speaker.Features include: -- Easy-to-use structure-- 1,000 key words in alphabetical order with description words grouped according to concept-- Enlightening definitions using the 2,000-word Longman Defining Vocabulary-- A wealth of corpus-based examples from spoken English and written sources-- Clear grammatical patterns-- Appropriate collocations followed by examples of their correct usagePhotos show students how to move from the "idea" word to the perfect expression using the Activator.The workbook contains lively exercises and activities for further practice..

Better than a thesaurus, this unique dictionary leads students step-by-step from a key word or basic idea to the exact phrase they need to express themselves like a native speaker.Features include: -- Easy-to-use structure-- 1,000 key words in alphabetical order with description words grouped according to concept-- Enlightening definitions using the 2,000-word Longman Defining Vocabulary-- A wealth of corpus-based examples from spoken English and written sources-- Clear grammatical patterns-- Appropriate collocations followed by examples of their correct usagePhotos show students how to move from the "idea" word to the perfect expression using the Activator.The workbook contains lively exercises and activities for further practice.

A Guide to the Oxford English Dictionary

Donna Lee Berg - 1993

In a recent review of the Oxford English Dictionary on CD-ROM, Library Journal called the accompanying booklet, a brief guide to the OED, a work of art.

Now, this work of art has been expanded and enhanced to a full-length book, A Guide to the Oxford English Dictionary. Here Donna Lee Berg has provided a fascinating source of general information about the OED as well as a detailed account of the conventions and organization of the dictionary text, specially designed to enhance the reader's enjoyment and understanding of this incomparable work. This lively volume is the first to provide an in-depth account of the structure of the OED: it gives an analysis of the components of a typical entry, and covers special entries, such as acronyms, abbreviations, and proper names. In addition, a fascinating A-Z companion section covers grammatical terms, languages, the history of the Dictionary, the individuals who have shaped it, and a host of other topics. Also included are a bibliography, a chronology of the OED, and a listing of key facts and figures about the Dictionary. The Guide will be an invaluable handbook for everyone who relies on the OED, a roadmap to the greatest dictionary ever compiled.

Oxford Dictionary Of Phrasal Verbs

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Anthony Paul Cowie - 1993

A new, completely revised edition of The Oxford Dictionary of Current Idiomatic English, Volume 1 .

The most authoritative survey of phrasal verbs in English, brought completely up to date with many examples of the use of English in the 90s. The improved design makes verbs easier to find, and there is a new, simpler grammatical coding.

The Dictionary Of Family Psychology And Family Therapy

S. Richard Sauber - 1993

As the study of the family has expanded, the need for an up-to-date volume that brings together and defines major salient words, phrases and concepts has similarly grown.

The updated edition of this unique resource provides an expanded yet compact and handy reference for all practitioners, researchers and students in the fields of family psychology and psychotherapy.Each entry includes a definition of the term, an example of its use, the origin of the term, an early source using the term and, if pertinent, a recent source. `Borrowed′ terms from other fields such as family law, sex therapy, clinical child psychology and group psychology are also included.