A thoroughly revised edition of this famous dictionary for home, office, and school use. Expanded and largely rewritten, with many more words and phrases given separate articles, and definitions written in clear, straightforward style.
H. F. Fowler Books
F.G. Fowler was an English writer focused on the English language, grammar, and usage. His work emphasized precision and clarity in language. He was known for his dedication to the correct application of words and structures.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary
The Classic First Edition
The classic original edition of the Concise Oxford English Dictionary, first published in 1911 in a beautifully reproduced facsimile edition with a new introductory essay by David Crystal.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Current English
Based on the Oxford Dictionary
- 1552 pages
- 55 hours of reading
A thorough survey of current English (95,000 entries and l50,000 definitions), with extensive coverage of phrases, idioms and abbreviations, and generous treatment of scientific, technical, literary and notable archaic words.
Offers guidance on English grammar and discusses the meanings, proper use, and pronunciation of a wide range of words.
The king's English
- 600 pages
- 21 hours of reading
This work contains sections on vocabulary, punctuation and "airs and graces" as well as contentious syntactical sections.
The New Pocket Oxford Dictionary
- 1110 pages
- 39 hours of reading
The leading pocket-sized dictionary in the English-speaking world is now available in a user-friendly ninth edition.
(The pocket Oxford dictionary has remained a favourite small dictionary since it was first compiled by the Fowler brothers over 50 years ago)
The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary
- 2538 pages
- 89 hours of reading
