Catalog

in which the words are deduced from their originals explained in their different meanings and authorized by the names of the writers in whose works they are found

in which the words are deduced from their originals; and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers together with a history of the language and an English grammar

in which the words are deduced from their originals and illustrated in their different significations by examples from the best writers To which are prefixed a history of the language and an English grammar

a complete encyclopedic lexicon literary scientific and technological

from Chaucer through Frost

intended to exhibit I The origin affinities and primary signification of English words as far as they have been ascertained II The genuine orthography and pronunciation of words according to general usage or to just principles of analogy III Accurate and discriminating definitions with numerous authorities and illustrations To which are prefixed an introductory dissertation on the origin history and connection of the languages of Western Asia and of Europe and a concise grammar of the English language

containing the whole vocabulary of the first edition in two volumes quarto; the entire corrections and improvements of the second edition in two volumes royal octavo; to which is prefixed an introductory dissertation on the origin history and connection of the languages of western Asia and Europe with an explanation of the principles on which languages are formed

In which five thousand words are added to the number found in the best English compends; the orthography is in some instances corrected; the pronunciation marked by an accent or other suitable direction; and the definitions of many words amended and improved To which are added for the benefit of the merchant the student and the traveller I--Tables of the moneys of most of the commercial nations in the world II--Tables of weights and measures ancient and modern III--The divisions of time among the Jews Greeks and Romans IV--An official list of the post-offices in the United States V--The number of inhabitants in the United States with the amount of exports IV [!]--New and interesting chronological tables of remarkable events and discoveries

designed for schools

let verbs power your writing

myths and misconceptions of the English language

English phrasal verbs

what our words say about us

containing all the words in general use with their significations accurately explained and the sound of each syllable clearly expressed the whole interspersed with critical and philological observations to which will be prefixed Mr Walker's principles of English pronunciation a nomenclature of the names of distinguished persons and places of antiquity a chronological table of remarkable occurrences with considerable additions

how the English language became the world's language

why ALL punctuation marks matter!