Comprehensive Pronouncing Explanatory Dictionary (90 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. pp. 530.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New. pp. 530.

Condition: New. pp. 530.

Paperback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Condition: Poor. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. Decorated boards, gilt design on backstrip. Covers and spine scuffed. Front cover and first 3 pages, including the title page, detached. Spine detached down the front side. Pages foxed. Marbling on pages edges very worn. Small stains on the edge of the page block and some pages. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,2900grams, ISBN:

Condition: Fair. Fair. Hardcover, 12mo., original clafover boards, 399 pages. a serviceable copy, of historic import. Some foxing throughout. Binding square. Cover worn, spotted; part of label on spine missing. Missing front free endpaper.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 8vo. xix, 400pp. In the original sheep, lightly rubbed, gilt lettered spine label chipped at corner. Leather with some scratches. Ownership inscription of Mary E. Fletcher, Westford, [Massachusetts], Sept. 2nd. 1835 on fep. Leaves generally clean with scattered spots of foxing/stain. Minor worm hole to rear blank margins. Two names neatly excised from rear index. Few leaves bent at corners. A handsome book in good condition. First published in Boston in 1830, and reprinted many times, offered here is the third edition printed by Otis Clapp in Boston. Surprisingly, this edition is quite scarce. [Westford, Massachusetts].

Leather. Condition: Good. With vocabularies of classical, scripture, and modern geographical names. Brown leather, cup stains to front board, cover worn. Spine cover partially missing; light foxing, water stains to back pages; binding firm. 491 pages.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the English language, delving into the complexities of pronunciation, spelling, and definition. The author meticulously analyzes the work of prominent lexicographers and orthoepists of the time, including Johnson, Walker, and Sheridan, highlighting their contributions and disagreements on various aspects of the language. By carefully examining the evolution of English usage, the author explores the ever-changing nature of the language, acknowledging that pronunciation and spelling are influenced by social trends and geographical variations. This historical context provides valuable insights into how the English language has developed over time. The book's thematic depth extends beyond a mere dictionary. The author delves into the nuances of pronunciation, highlighting the inconsistencies that exist even among esteemed authorities. The book also examines the relationship between spelling and pronunciation, showcasing how the two often deviate, and how this divergence can be both a source of confusion and a reflection of the language's adaptability. The author's meticulous examination of historical pronunciation practices and the evolution of the English language serves as a testament to the dynamic nature of language and the complexities involved in standardizing a living tongue. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair ++/Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dustjacket. viii + 1294 pages + a section on the description of plates (24 pages) - one page of which is missing bottom right area affecting text) + intricate B&W plates, a few fold-out . No dustjacket. Binding has dark brown ?leather spine (which is cross-banded with half of the title page) and boards' corners - wear/rubs to spine-ends and boards' corners - rubbing to boards edges. Page-edges browned and faded marbling pattern. Page-margins lightly browned with brown spotting/splots in places, pencil writing to inside of front boards, ink writing to flyleaf, ink name and place to title page, preliminary pages area creased o/w pages clean and tidy.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a vital resource for learning English pronunciation, is an update to the renowned "Walker's Critical Pronouncing Dictionary". It comprises over 20,000 words and includes a variety of vocabulary lists, making it suitable for all levels of English study. The book begins with an extensive section on the principles of pronunciation, which provides a thorough understanding of the sounds of English and how they are produced. This section is followed by a comprehensive dictionary that provides phonetic transcriptions for each word, along with extensive notes on pronunciation and usage. Also included are vocabularies of Greek, Latin, and Scripture proper names, as well as a list of modern geographical names, all with phonetic transcriptions. This book provides the most accurate and up-to-date information available on English pronunciation, making it an essential reference for students, teachers, and anyone interested in improving their speaking and listening skills. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: New. pp. 450.

Condition: New. pp. 450.

Full-Leather. Condition: Near Very Good. Contemporary Brown Full-leather Binding with 5 Raised Bands to spine. Gilt Title in 2nd compartment. Interesting Dictionary, undated, Circa 1850s. Well illustrated with many small in text engraved illustrations and a nice section of full page plates at the back, illustrating Ships, Guns, Anatomy, Steam Engines and more. Text arranged in Triple Columns. Subject words in Larger Font Capitals so this Dictionary is easy to use. 1294 Pages + Descriptions of Plates + The Plates. 10" Tall, 2.9 Kilos. Some wear to leather, especially at corners and sides of spine. Hinges sound and text block firm. Text pages and plates are in very good condition. Heavy book so postage will be extra. Book weighs over 3 Kilos packed so Shipping Outside UK will be extra. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Condition: New. pp. 450.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. This is the second edition published in 1831 by Collins & Hannay of New York. Original brown leather binding. There is quite a bit of wear to the covers and spine, with rubbing and scuffing and the corners rubbed through and slightly bumped. There is a small chip to the leather at the top of the spine and a small tear to the leather at the bottom of the spine. The text block is square. One signature to the front of the book is starting to slip, but still attached. There is some browning to the pages. Decent copy of this early American dictionary. Worcester published this after a dispute with Noah Webster over the publishing rights of his dictionary. ; 400 pages.

Condition: New. pp. 754.

Leather. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Leather covered hardboards worn to board at corners and along top and bottom edges near spine, lower edge of apine worn, a front endpaper prior to frontispiece missing, damp staining and some foxing throughout, ; Solid, 75 cent mark inside front cover, no other markings -- photographs send upon request, leather has been treated with Library of Congress approved oil for archival stabilization; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 385 pages; Abe.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.