This software brings a most comprehensive English language dictionary to your mobile device. The dictionary has over 100,000 English words defined, it provides detailed explanation, word pronunciation and sample sentences.
Talking Dictionary is a completely speech enabled software product that does not require a screen reader or any additional software for normal operation.
Containing more than 5.000 entries, this dictionary covers metaphorical phrases, similes, familiar sayings, and proverbs, providing illustrative quotations from sources as varied as the Bible, the Spectator, and Agatha Christie. It explains meanings and provides historical information for well-known idioms such as cost an arm and a leg, knoks spots off, once in a blue moon, the tip of the iceberg, and many more. Full of fascinating facts, this dictionary is ideal for anyone with interest in the origins of the colloquial, quirky byways of the English language. Idioms are arranged alphabetically by key word for easy reference. Sayings in British English are supplemented by American English and other expressions.
NTC's Pocket Dictionary of Words and Phrases is for persons who are seeking to improve their ability to speak, read, write, and understand American English, tt is a small, portable dictionary that will help learners with spelling, pronunciation, parts of speech, meaning, irregular forms, and the appropriate use of 12,000 common words and phrases.
Featuring 583 essays
that vary in length from 500 to 2,000 words and have been written by critics,
professors of popular culture, and experts on various genres of current music,
Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Popular Musicians since 1990 is a companion
to the six-volume Baker's Biographical Dictionary of Musicians: Centennial
Edition (2000). While the Centennial Edition focused on classical music, there
is extensive coverage in the new set of contemporary rock, pop, country,
hip-hop and R & B. Popular musicians from other genres are also treated,
among them Danny Elfman, the Chieftains, Yo-Yo Ma, Wynton Marsalis, and Stephen
Sondheim.
The writing style is refreshing in its accessibility to a broad range of
readers.
NTC's Pocket Dictionary of Words and Phrases is for persons who are seeking to improve their ability to speak, read, write, and understand American English, tt is a small, portable dictionary that will help learners with spelling, pronunciation, parts of speech, meaning, irregular forms, and the appropriate use of 12,000 common words and phrases.
