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Author : Dylan Thomas
Publisher : New Directions Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780811217873
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (178 download)
Download or read book On the Air with Dylan Thomas written by Dylan Thomas and published by New Directions Publishing. This book was released on 1992-04 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard A. Spears
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 007139995X
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (713 download)
Download or read book NTC's Super-Mini English Idioms Dictionary written by Richard A. Spears and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2000-01-22 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This includes more than 1,800 of the most frequently used idioms in contemporary British English, each with at least two example sentences. Compiled with non-native speakers in mind, the entire collection is compressed into a pocket-size edition.
Author : Max Cryer
Publisher : Exisle Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1921966017
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (219 download)
Download or read book Curious English Words and Phrases written by Max Cryer and published by Exisle Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered where terms like 'end of your tether', 'gets my goat' or 'letting ones hair down' come from? Or why we call some people 'geezers', 'sugar daddies' or 'lounge lizards'? Or where the words 'eavesdropping', 'nickname' and 'D-Day' come from? They are just a few of the many words and phrases that language expert Max Cryer examines in this fact-filled and fun new book. Max explains where these curious expressions come from, what they mean and how they are used. Along the way he tells a host of colourful anecdotes and dispels quite a few myths - Did Churchill originate the phrase 'black dog'? And if 'ivory tower' can be found in the Bible, why has its meaning changed so drastically? Curious English Words and Phrases is a treasure trove for lovers of language. Informative, amusing and value for money, this book is 'the real McCoy'. From 'couch potato' to 'Bob's your uncle', you'll find the explanation here!
Author : Ian Stuart-Hamilton
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1843101521
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (431 download)
Download or read book An Asperger Dictionary of Everyday Expressions written by Ian Stuart-Hamilton and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2004 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressing an important aspect of social communication for people with Asperger Syndrome, who use direct, precise language and 'take things literally', this dictionary of idiomatic expressions aims to dispel any confusion that arises from the misinterpretation of language. This book provides explanations of over 5,000 idiomatic expressions plus a guide to their politeness level. Each expression is accompanied by a clear explanation of its meaning and when and how it might be used. The expressions are taken from British and American English, with some Australian expressions included as well. Although the book is primarily intended for people with Asperger Syndrome, it will be useful for anyone who finds problems understanding idiomatic and colloquial English. An essential resource and an informative read, this dictionary will assist in a wide range of situations.
Author : Gordon Jarvie
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 1408124920
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (81 download)
Download or read book Bloomsbury Dictionary of Idioms written by Gordon Jarvie and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2009-11-01 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From credit crunch to golden parachute, barking up the wrong tree to storm in a tea cup in this book, Gordon Jarvie explains all you need to know about these and 3,000 other common English idioms. Packed with nuggets of fascinating information, the Bloomsbury Dictionary of Idioms traces the origins of these phrases, explains meanings and gives examples of up-to-date usage. Ideal for word buffs and English students alike, this book will help all users of English to mind their (linguistic) ps and qs.
Author : Robert Allen
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0141917687
Total Pages : 832 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (419 download)
Download or read book Allen's Dictionary of English Phrases written by Robert Allen and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2008-08-07 with total page 832 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allen’s Dictionary of English Phrases is the most comprehensive survey of this area of the English language ever undertaken. Taking over 6000 phrases, it explains their meaning, explores their development and gives citations that range from the Venerable Bede to Will Self. Crisply and wittily written, the book is packed with memorable and surprising detail, whether showing that 'salad days' comes from Antony and Cleopatra, that 'flavour of the month' originates in 1940s American ice cream marketing, or even that we’ve been 'calling a spade a spade' since the sixteenth century. Allen’s Dictionary of English Phrases is part of the Penguin Reference Library and draws on over 70 years of experience in bringing reliable, useful and clear information to millions of readers around the world – making knowledge everybody’s property.
Author : Julia Cresswell
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199547939
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)
Download or read book Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins written by Julia Cresswell and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2010-09-09 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains alphabetically arranged entries that explore the origin, evolution, and social history of over three thousand English language words.
Author : Daniel B. Smith
Publisher : Daniel B. Smith
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book English Idioms and Phrases Dictionary written by Daniel B. Smith and published by Daniel B. Smith. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Idioms are expressions that cannot be understood from their individual words alone, and the English language is full of them—and so is this dictionary: 4,800+ English idioms and phrases with example sentences included for you so as to understand them all. This is the essential idioms dictionary if you want to talk like a native speaker—or just find out more about the colorful phrases you hear and say every day.
Author : Judith Siefring
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 019157953X
Total Pages : 745 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (915 download)
Download or read book The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms written by Judith Siefring and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2005-11-10 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that 'flavour of the month' originated in a marketing campaign in American ice-cream parlours in the 1940s, when a particular flavour would be specially promoted for a month at a time? And did you know that 'off the cuff' refers to the rather messy practice of writing impromptu notes on one's shirt cuff before speaking in public? These and many more idioms are explained and put into context in this second edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms. This vastly entertaining dictionary takes a fresh look at the idiomatic phrases and sayings that make English such a rich and intriguing language. A major new edition, it contains entries for over 5000 idioms, including 350 new entries and over 500 new quotations. The text has been updated to include many new idioms using the findings of the Oxford English Reading Programme, the biggest language research programme in the world. The entries are supported by a wealth of illustrative quotations from a wide range of sources and periods. For example: 'Rowling has not been asleep at the wheel in the three years since the last Potter novel, and I am pleased to report that she has not confused sheer length with inspiration.' - Guardian, 2003. 'I made the speech of a lifetime. I had them tearing up the seats and rolling in the aisles.' - P.G. Woodhouse, 1940. Many entries include boxed features which give more detailed background on the idiom in question. For example, did you know that 'taken aback' was adopted from nautical terminology, and described a ship unable to move forward because of a strong headwind pressing its sails back against the mast? The text has been entirely redesigned so that it is both elegant and easy to use. Anyone interested in the quirky side of the English language will have hours of fun browsing through this fascinating and informative volume.
Author : Matthew Evanoff
Publisher : Matthew Evanoff
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 341 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book English Idioms written by Matthew Evanoff and published by Matthew Evanoff. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 341 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learning English idioms can be difficult for ESL speakers. This book will help simplify some of the common words and expressions native English speakers use. Use it as a reference, or read it as a learning exercise, and you will improve your English in no time at all!
Author : François Pialat
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1456789236
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (567 download)
Download or read book Wonderful Winding Words written by François Pialat and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WONDERFUL WINDING WORDS Touring in four languages (Chinese, English, French, German) From Franois PIALAT Welcome to this phrase-book in 4 languages (Chinese, English, French and German) which let us discovers fluent words and expressions from our daily life. We are at the crossing of Asian and European civilisations which intermingle with each others. Each civilisation shows its spirit according to its experience. A flow of ideas carries away the reader, awaking his perception. Funny, baffling, picturesque, echoingA colour, a fragrance, a scent beyond the words gives them their own sensibility. The hundred words chosen by the writer during his peregrinations and recollections are enriching our knowledge on our own vocabulary and the one of our neighbours from here and abroad. We discover an unusual Anglo-Saxon world and the Far East is bringing its exotic touch. Each word may have a special resonance in the imaginary or in the reality. Short, a clever book to learn while amusing oneself, confirming the maxim: Truth in the Pyrenees, mistake beyond. After having studied in Bournemouth, England, Tbingen and Bochum, Germany, the French author discovers ethnology with the hill tribes of the Golden Triangle, Thailand. His passion for Asia leads him to study Asian languages and civilisations.
Author : John Ayto
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192584383
Total Pages : 876 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (925 download)
Download or read book Oxford Dictionary of Idioms written by John Ayto and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-06-18 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is it to 'cock a snook', where is the land of Nod, and who was first to go the extra mile? Find the answers to these questions (and many more!) in the new edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Idioms. This dictionary uncovers the meanings of myriad phrases and sayings that are used daily in the English language, encompassing more than 10,000 figurative expressions, similes, sayings, and proverbs. More than 400 idioms have been added to this new edition, and comprise recently coined and common sayings alike. New additions include 'back of the net', 'drag and drop', 'go it alone', 'how come?', 'if you ask me', 'make your skin crawl', and 'woe betide'. Illustrative quotations sourced from the Oxford corpora give contextual examples of the idioms and their standard usage, and many entries include background information on the origins of the idiom in question. An updated thematic index makes for easy navigation, and anyone who is interested in the origins and diversity of English vernacular will have hours of fun browsing this fascinating dictionary.
Author : The QI Elves
Publisher : Faber & Faber
ISBN 13 : 0571363385
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (713 download)
Download or read book Funny You Should Ask . . . written by The QI Elves and published by Faber & Faber. This book was released on 2020-10-13 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ***PRE-ORDER FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK . . . AGAIN: MORE OF YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY THE QI ELVES NOW*** The perfect gift for all those big and little kids in your life who ask 'why...?'. WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY ZOE BALLPre-order the next book in this series, 222 QI Answers to Your Quite Ingenious Questions, published in paperback on 3rd November.'QI have outdone themselves!' ALAN DAVIES 'Fabulous . . . A cracker of a book!' SUE PERKINS'The QI Elves are barnstormingly brilliant.' ZOE BALL'Genuinely useful and endlessly fascinating.' THE SPECTATOR'Hilarious.' DAILY MAILThe QI Elves are the brains behind the enduringly popular BBC TV panel show QI.Every Wednesday the Elves appear on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show where they answer the ponderings and wonderings of BBC Radio 2's most inquisitive listeners.Dive into this splendid collection of listeners' unusual questions and some unexpected answers that are sure to make your head spin on topics ranging from goosebumps to grapefruit, pizza to pirates and everything in-between. Generously sprinkled with extra facts and questions from the Elves, Funny You Should Ask . . . is essential reading for the incurably curious. How much water would you need to put out the Sun?If spiders can walk on the ceiling, why can't they get out of the bath?Why do dads make such bad jokes?Why does red mean 'stop' and green mean 'go'?Can I dig a tunnel to the other side of the Earth?How do plant seeds know which way is up?Can you fill up a black hole?Who popularised the recorder, and where can I get hold of them?For more from the team behind QI, visit qi.com. You can also follow QI's fact-filled Twitter account @qikipedia and listen to their weekly podcast at nosuchthingasafish.comFor more mind-boggling nuggets of wisdom check out the QI FACTS SERIES
Author : Ian Yearsley
Publisher : Paragon Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1782227784
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (822 download)
Download or read book Single-context Words: A Study of a Quirk of the English Language written by Ian Yearsley and published by Paragon Publishing. This book was released on 2020-09-18 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that aspersions are always cast, umbrage is always taken and the only thing that’s madding is a crowd? All this and more can be explored in Single-context Words: A Study of a Quirk of the English Language, which uncovers the stories behind numerous words which are only ever used in one context. Ian Yearsley has spent 15 years collecting and researching single-context words and has written up over 300 examples in this volume. He explains how they came about and gives examples of their usage, with special reference throughout to the different parts of speech and how some suit single-context words better than others. The book explores a hitherto unexplored aspect of language and would be ideal as a gently humorous reference book, an educational work or an amusing, quirky gift book. This unique and compelling collection complements the existing body of language publications and is for anyone and everyone who has a love of and a fascination for language.
Author : V&S EDITORIAL BOARD
Publisher : V&S Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9352150538
Total Pages : 127 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (521 download)
Download or read book CONCISE DICTIONARY OF METAPHORS AND SIMILIES (POCKET SIZE) written by V&S EDITORIAL BOARD and published by V&S Publishers. This book was released on 2015-01-09 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most speakers and writers use the terms metaphor and simile as if they mean exactly the same thing. But they are not! A simile is a metaphor, but not all metaphors are similes. A metaphor compares two things, and does so more directly without using as or like. For example, the shop was a little gold-mine. A simile compares (usually introduced by like or as) two things that are generally not alike--such as a line of migrant workers and a wave, or onion skins and a swarm of butterflies.Writers and authors use similes to explain things, to express emotion, or to make their writing more lively and entertaining. Metaphors also offer figurative comparisons, but these are implied rather than introduced by like or as. Salient Features:o Thousands of widely used popular Metaphors & Similes in Englisho Inclusion of foreign Metaphors & Similes currently in use in English languageo Arranged alphabetically from A - Zo Worth recommending without second thoughtAn authoritative Dictionary of Metaphors & Similes for students, writers, and general readers!
Author : Jane Spiro
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780194421898
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (218 download)
Download or read book Creative Poetry Writing written by Jane Spiro and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004-04-22 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical ideas for teaching language through poetry. iCreative Poetry Writing/i is for teachers who would like to give students the opportunity to say something original, while practising new language.
Author : Maurice Waite
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0199560811
Total Pages : 1074 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (995 download)
Download or read book Oxford Thesaurus of English written by Maurice Waite and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2009-08-13 with total page 1074 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The leading single-volume English thesaurus explores the richness of the English language with hundreds of thousands of synonyms and antonyms, and thousands of example sentences drawn from the Oxford English Corpus; finds the word you need quickly with carefully chosen and arranged synonyms; broadens your vocabulary and finds solutions to word puzzles and crosswords with hundreds of thematic word lists; and helps express yourself more accurately with hundreds of 'Choose the Right Word' boxes exploring the difference between similar words." --Book Jacket.
