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Jerry Norman's Comprehensive Manchu-English Dictionary, a
substantial revision and enlargement of his Concise Manchu-English
Lexicon of 1978, now long out of print, is poised to become the
standard English-language resource on the Manchu language. As the
dynastic language of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Manchu was used
in official documents and was also the vehicle for an enormous
translation literature, mostly from the Chinese. The new
Dictionary, based exclusively on Qing sources, retains all of the
information from the earlier Lexicon, but also includes hundreds of
additional entries cited from original Manchu texts, enhanced
cross-references, and an entirely new introduction on Manchu
pronunciation and script. All content from the earlier publication
has also been verified. This final book from the preeminent Manchu
linguist in the English-speaking world is a reference work that not
only updates Norman's earlier scholarship but also summarizes his
decades of study of the Manchu language. The Dictionary, which
represents a significant scholarly contribution to the field of
Inner Asian studies and to all students and scholars of Manchu and
other Tungusic and related languages around the world, will become
a major tool for archival research on Chinese late imperial period
history and government.
Better Words provides an introduction to EFL lexicography and an
insight into its fundamental issues and problems. It describes in
detail the major changes that have occurred in the production of
EFL dictionaries over recent decades and will help teachers and
their students to assess the description of the word stock on offer
and to decide which EFL dictionary is the most adequate for their
specific purposes. During the last twenty-five years lexicographers
and their publishers have experimented with new ways of describing
and presenting the words included in their EFL dictionaries to make
them more accessible to users. This book compares these
dictionaries and critically reviews the lexicographal achievements
in the description and presentation of word meanings, registers,
exemplification, cultural contexts and pictorial illustrations. It
also examines the advantages and disadvantages of using a bilingual
and a monolingual EFL dictionary. Better Words is a companion
volume to Chosen Words: Past and Present Problems for Dictionary
Makers by Noel Osselton (1995) and Living Words: Language,
Lexicography and the Knowledge Revolution by Tom McArthur (1998).
Both are published by University of Exeter Press in the series
Exeter Language and Lexicography. The general editors of this
series are Reinhard Hartmann and Tom McArthur.
In ancient Greece, as today, popular moral attitudes differed
importantly from the theories of moral philosophers. While for the
latter we have Plato and Aristotle, this insightful work explores
the everyday moral conceptions to which orators appealed in court
and political assemblies, and which were reflected in
non-philosophical literature. Oratory and comedy provide the
primary testimony, and reference is also made to Sophocles,
Euripides, Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, and other sources. The
selection of topics, the contrasts and comparisons with modern
religious, social and legal principles, and accessibility to the
non-specialist ensure the work's appeal to all readers with an
interest in ancient Greek culture and social life.
The English-Sesotho/Sesotho-English Bilingual Dictionary is part of the
Pharos entry-level series of bilingual dictionaries for English and the
nine official African languages in South Africa. The dictionary is
suitable for English or Sesotho first or second-language speakers
wishing to learn an additional language. It will help users build their
vocabulary, improve grammar and use common phrases correctly, whether
at school level, in the workplace, as a tourist, or just for anyone
wishing to learn Sesotho.
The Pharos series of bilingual dictionaries supports the Department of
Basic Education’s Language-in-Education Policy to develop and maintain
all the official languages, to promote multilingualism in South Africa,
and to support the teaching and learning of all the official
languages.
Sesotho is part of the SothoTswana subfamily of languages with 7.6%
(3.8m) of the population as mother-tongue speakers and 7.9m second-language
users, 11.8m in total (Stats SA 2011).
"The Exeter English-Russian Dictionary of Cultural Terms" is a
unique work of reference whose aim is to provide English speakers
who possess at least some knowledge of Russian with the Russian
equivalents of foreign and cultural terms in widespread use.
The Early New High German Dictionary is an alphabetically-ordered
sense dictionary of the varieties of High German from the 14th to
17th century. Its entries are arranged as follows: Each headword is
followed by concise information on the inflectional morphology and
(in the case of etymologically isolated words or words that are
difficult to classify) brief references to the etymology. This is
followed by the core of each entry, namely, the explanation of the
various senses of a word, which have been numbered. References to
time, region and text type provide important information about the
dimensions in which each sense of a word was used. The cumulative
naming of semantically-related words and typical syntagmatic
contexts provide insight into the structural, lexical correlations.
A detailed block of examples per sense demonstrates the word in its
original usage.
These selections provide a brief but comprehensive introduction to
Fichte's philosophical system and his place in the history of
German Idealism. In addition to some of Fichte's most influential
texts, such as the First and Second Introductions to the
Wissenschaftslehre and The Basis of Our Belief in a Divine
Governance of the World, Breazeale has translated, for the first
time into English, several other writings from the same period,
including Attempt at a New Presentation of the Wissenschaftslehre,
Other short essays, including Fichte's replies to the charge of
atheism, extend the discussions of the Introductions and respond to
criticisms. Breazeale's substantial Introduction supplies the
context needed for a sound appreciation of Fichte's enterprise and
achievement.
This is the new-in-paperback edition of The Oxford Dictionary of
Statistical Terms, the much-awaited sixth edition of the acclaimed
standard reference work in statistics, published on behalf of the
International Statistical Institute. The first edition, known as
the Dictionary of Statistical Terms, was edited in 1957 by the late
Sir Maurice Kendall and the late Dr W.R. Buckland. As one of the
first dictionaries of statistics it set high standards for the
subject, and became a well-respected reference. This edition has
been carefully updated and extended to include the most recent
terminology and techniques in statistics. Significant revision and
expansion from an international editorial board of senior
statisticians has resulted in a comprehenisive reference text which
includes 30% more material than previous editions. Ideal for all
who use statistics in the workplace and in research including all
scientists and social scientists, especially in law, politics,
finance, business, and history, it is an indispensable reference.
In ancient Greece, as today, popular moral attitudes differed
importantly from the theories of moral philosophers. While for the
latter we have Plato and Aristotle, this insightful work explores
the everyday moral conceptions to which orators appealed in court
and political assemblies, and which were reflected in
non-philosophical literature. Oratory and comedy provide the
primary testimony, and reference is also made to Sophocles,
Euripides, Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, and other sources. The
selection of topics, the contrasts and comparisons with modern
religious, social and legal principles, and accessibility to the
non-specialist ensure the work's appeal to all readers with an
interest in ancient Greek culture and social life.
This book illuminates Australian soldiers' voices, feelings and
thoughts, through exploration of the words and language used during
the Great War. It is mostly concerned with slang, but there were
also new words that came into Standard English during the war with
which Australians became familiar. The book defines and explains
these words and terms, provides examples of their usage by
Australian soldiers and on the home front that provides insight
into the experiences and attitudes of soldiers and civilians, and
it draws out some of the themes and features of this language to
provide insight into the social and cultural worlds of Australian
soldiers and civilians.
This handy Japanese phrasebook and pocket dictionary is designed
for people who want to learn Japanese quickly and don't have a lot
of time to study. It is designed by an experienced language teacher
to be useful and easy to use. Even if you have just a few minutes a
day--while sitting on a train or subway, waiting for a bus, or
spending time with your friends--you can open the book and learn a
few useful phrases that you'll use over and over again during your
stay in Japan. This thoroughly revised edition features hundreds of
new phrases and manga illustrations which give context to the
vocabulary and expressions. It is divided into twenty-two
accessible chapters, each one covering a specific topic or
situation that you will encounter while traveling in Japan. Each
chapter contains three sections: Key Words & Expressions: This
introduces all the key Japanese vocabulary and phrases you'll need
to communicate in Japan. A recording of each phrase or word by a
native speaker is given on the CD, and example sentences are
provided showing how each word and expression is used. Expressions
in Context: This section shows you how to make use of the words and
phrases in various situations. Mini Dialogues illustrate their use
followed by related expressions designed to give you confidence in
using the new words in slightly different ways. Additional
Vocabulary: This section enables you to create new sentences based
on the patterns learned and increases your vocabulary and range of
things you can say. There's no need to memorize every word or
phrase; just learn the ones that you want to use. This book has
over 1,800 carefully selected words and expressions. The new manga
illustrations bring the dialogues to life and show how the phrases
are used in actual real-life situations. There is very little
grammar and no need to spend hours of rote memorization. All you
need is a few minutes a day and a willingness to learn! All disc
content is alternatively accessible on
tuttlepublishing.com/downloadable-content.
This dictionary is one of the most comprehensive works ever
compiled on the theological and ecclesiastical vocabulary of the
Greek Christian authors, including material from Clement of Rome to
Theodore of Studium. While intended to be used in conjunction with
Liddell Scott-Jones Greek-English Lexicon, it contains a very large
number of words used by Christian authors not included in Liddell
Scott-Jones.
Concise Designed to meet the needs both of the Arabic speaker who is learning English and of the English speaker who is learning Arabic. Records the different levels of usage met with in newspapers, radio, television, and films. Where familiar, colloquial, and slang levels are indicated, the major Arabic dialectal equivalents are given.
The home of trusted Welsh dictionaries for everyday language use. A
modern Welsh to English and English to Welsh Dictionary offering
excellent coverage of today's Welsh language and usage. The clear
layout makes it easy to use and its handy format and durability
make it your ideal companion at home, school or on your travels.
Suitable for use in schools. Designed for all those speaking and
learning Welsh. It is the ideal dictionary for anyone who needs a
wealth of reliable information in a handy format. Revised and
updated with hundreds of new words and offers extensive coverage of
today's English and Welsh. The supplement contains help with letter
writing, CVs and emails, as well as useful phrases for a variety of
situations. The clear typography gives the text a contemporary
feel, and ensures that users find the information they need quickly
and easily.
The Timeless Resource No Word User Can Be Without–Now Completely Revised and Updated in a New Edition!
• More than 75,000 entries • More than 150 new illustrations • Helpful supplements on writing, usage, and metric measurements • Updated geographical and biographical entries integrated throughout the easy A to Z listing • Common abbreviations • Hundreds of word histories and etymologies • Clear and easy-to-understand usage notes and labels • Features the latest business and computer terms
Random House Webster’s Dictionary is your one-stop reference book. Based on the latest edition of the bestselling and authoritative Random House Webster’s College Dictionary and prepared by a staff of lexicographic experts, this handy, modern, and affordable dictionary is the resource for all your word questions! With Newer Words Faster, you’ll also find the latest slang, business, and computer terms defined with clarity and precision. No other paperback dictionary gives you more!
First published as a hardback, the Oxford English-Hebrew Dictionary is a milestone in the description of modern Hebrew. The English coverage of the dictionary comprises over 50,000 entries including current idioms and phrases, slang and colloquialisms, technical and scientific terminology, legal and medical terminology, and US and Australian terms. There is a strong emphasis on usage alerting the user to varying registers and contexts.
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.
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