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"Since its first appearance in 1854 and through many revisions this
dictionary has remained constant in its appeal to scholars. This
new and revised Latin Dictionary is among the best of its kind,
being reliable, compact and adequate for the needs of all save the
specialist. He has produced what is in effect a new book,
typographically easy to consult and combining elegance with
utility." -The Times Literary Supplement This edition:
--Incorporates modern English idiom and current Latin spelling.
--Includes general classical information where appropriate. --Shows
long and short vowels where not immediately apparent. --Indicates
irregular plural forms. --Cites and quotes ancient classical
authors. --Suggests paraphrases to express modern English in
classical Latin form
The Periplus Pocket Cantonese Dictionary is a convenient and handy
pocket-sized dictionary that contains the most common Cantonese
words you will need to use and understand, whether as a traveller
or as a beginner in the early stages of learning the language.
Different meanings of the same word are distinguished so that you
will always be able to make the correct choice with confidence.
This handy reference guide provides the essentials of Cantonese
pronunciation that will ensure you are always understood when
speaking. This Cantonese dictionary features: Bidirectional
Cantonese-English and English-Cantonese sections Over 12,000
essential words and expressions Headwords printed in easy-to-read
type for quick and easy reference Latest computer, mobile phone,
Internet and social media terms A basic overview of grammar and
pronunciation.
It's never a good idea to be overly-relient on technology while
traveling! Look up words quickly and easily with this great
travel-sized Japanese dictionary. Intended for use by tourists,
students, and businesspeople traveling to Japan, Periplus Pocket
Japanese Dictionary is an essential tool for communicating in
Japanese and a great way to learn Japanese. It features all the
essential Japanese vocabulary appropriate for beginning to
intermediate students. It's handy pocket format and easy-to-read
type will make any future trip to Japan much easier. In addition to
being an excellent English to Japanese and Japanese to English
dictionary, Pocket Japanese Dictionary contains important notes on
the Japanese language, Japanese grammar and Japanese pronunciation.
All Japanese words are written in the Romanized form as well as
Japanese script (hiragana and katakana) and characters (kanji) so
that in the case of difficulties, the book can simply be shown to
the person the user is trying to communicate with. Designed for
English speakers this Japanese dictionary contains: The 13,000 most
commonly used words in the Japanese language The latest computer,
mobile, internet and social media terms Romanized Japanese and
Japanese script (kanji and kana) English-Japanese and
Japanese-English sections An introduction to and history of the
Japanese language Information on Japanese grammar A guide to
pronouncing Japanese correctly
The home of trusted Greek dictionaries for everyday language
learning. A handy and affordable Greek to English and English to
Greek reference for every day, including short grammars of Greek
and English. Offers travellers and learners at home, school or in
the office extensive and up-to-date coverage of Greek and English
in a portable format. More than 42,000 words and phrases and 57,000
translations. Designed for all those studying Greek who need
maximum information in a handy travel format. Offers comprehensive
and up-to-the-minute coverage of Greek and English. Delivers the
accuracy and reliability you expect from the Collins name. With
natural, idiomatic example phrases, in-depth treatment of the most
important core vocabulary and help to find the exact translation
you want.
This is the only dictionary of SerboCroatian-English to give both American and British English and to give coverage of all the standards of SerboCroatian, namely, Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian.
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A Sanskrit-English Dictionary is the essential reference for
Sanskrit scholars. This comprehensive work includes over 180,000
words and definitions. Entries are organised according to the root
word to give a clear etymological arrangement and include special
references to cognate Indo-European languages as well as literary
citations. Notes on mythology, literature, religion, and philosophy
are incorporated into definitions.
First published in 1874, this landmark dictionary of old Icelandic
is both authoritative and comprehensive. It offers thousands of
illustrative quotations, full descriptions of pronunciation for
every letter, and a detailed outline of grammar that includes the
old Icelandic alphabet, word formation, and spelling. The 52-page
supplement contains a list of additional words and references from
the eleventh century to the mid-fourteenth century. An essential
point of reference for any student of old Icelandic, supplement
author Sir William A. Craigie stated in 1957 that 'though the
dictionary is mainly intended for the old authors, both in prose
and poetry, it endeavours to embrace an account of the whole
language, old and new'.
Based on American rather than British English, this is among the first Russian dictionaries revised for the post-Soviet era. Includes new political terminology, new Russian institutions, new countries and republics and new city names. Contains 26,000 entries in the English-Russian section and 40,000 words in the Russian-English section. Irregularities in Russian declensions and conjugations appear at the beginning of each entry.
The island nation of Malta, located in the center of the
Mediterranean Ocean, is among the world's gems. It is home to
approximately 400,000 people and annually hosts over a million
foreign visitors. This dictionary and phrasebook is an essential
guide for travelers and businesspeople. The bilingual dictionary
contains more than 1,500 total entries, while the phrasebook offers
guidance for numerous situations relating to travel and daily life.
Topics range from transportation and customs to restaurants and
hotels. The book also includes a pronunciation guide and a concise
grammar. Visitors to this beautiful island island locale will find
it indispensable.
From the monasteries of northern Moldovia to the Danube Delta to
Dracula's homeland, Transylvania, Romania offers many activities to
its visitors. The aim of this Dictionary and Phrasebook is to
supply the tourist or businessperson with certain conversational
formulas indispensable for starting a conversation and carrying it
on in a natural manner. Includes 5,500 entries.
The speech of the Sicilian people bears the imprint of the island's
remarkable history. Primarily based on Latin and Italian, it
contains traces of Greek, Arabic, French, Old Provencal, and
Spanish. This book features a concise Sicilian grammar and a
bilingual dictionary with pronunciation guide. The comprehensive
phrasebook offers guidance for situations including dining out,
accommodations, and obtaining medical care. It also contains
complete phonetic spellings. An introduction to Sicily's history,
guide to major cities and attractions, and sampling of the island's
cuisine complete this valuable reference for travelers, students,
and anyone interested in this Mediterranean locale.
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