A Primary Dictionary Of The English Language - Softcover

E. Worcester, Joseph

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9354213839 ISBN 13: 9789354213830

Verlag: Alpha Editions, 2020

Inhaltsangabe

A Primary Dictionary Of The English Language distils the practical clarity of a 19th century reference into approachable entries for modern use. A concise companion for learners. Compiled by Joseph E. Worcester, this english language dictionary pairs readable definitions with a straightforward spelling and pronunciation guide, offering learners immediate answers and a steady vocabulary development tool for longer study. As a language learning resource it serves both casual consultation and structured study: accessible to independent readers, useful in class, and readily adopted by students and educators. Ideal as a homeschool curriculum aid, it sits equally well beside a child's primer and a scholar's bedside reading. The diction captures shades of victorian era english, a useful corrective when older usages appear in novels and documents. Beyond quick look-ups, the book encourages careful attention to word choice and form; its economy of language makes meanings feel available rather than obscure, and the practical focus helps readers bridge historic usage to contemporary reading. As a historical lexicon Worcester's work maps conventions of american english usage and invites a noah webster comparison while remaining distinct in tone and selection. Its entries give a snapshot of how words were taught and understood in a formative period for printed English, so it matters to anyone curious about the history of usage and orthography. Collectors assembling a classic dictionaries collection will value this volume for both reference and context, while casual readers will appreciate plain definitions that illuminate unfamiliar words without fuss. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Accessible enough for newcomers, rewarding enough for connoisseurs, it is both a living study aid and a quietly compelling piece of literary history.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9354213839
• ISBN 13: 9789354213830
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 352
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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