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.
Henry Watson Fowler Book order (chronological)
Henry Watson 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 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 Dictionary
- 1088 pages
- 39 hours of reading
The bestselling Pocket Oxford Dictionary is now available in a completely revised edition. With 65,000 entries and 75,000 numbered definitions, this new edition has 20% more material than previous versions, containing hundreds of new words--from CFC to ecu, and acid house to Karaoke. Other new features include straightforward definitions in everyday English, spelling help for irregular forms, more example sentences, and notes on usage. In addition, this edition now lists compound words as main headwords, clearly divides word senses, and provides unabbreviated, easy-to-follow etymologies. The most up to date and easy to use dictionary of its size, the Pocket Oxford Dictionary remains the ideal language reference for school, home, or office.
Based on the Oxford English dictionary and its supplements.
Offers guidance on English grammar and discusses the meanings, proper use, and pronunciation of a wide range of words.
The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary
- 2538 pages
- 89 hours of reading
Had Dickens owned a copy of The King's English he would not have written 'your great ability and trustfulness'; he would have recognized the malapropism and realized that context demanded trustworthiness. In this classic reference book the Fowler brothers illustrate by examples all the blunders of English usage that are commonly made, and guide the reader to improved expression and style.
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Current English
- 1696 pages
- 60 hours of reading
The concise oxford dictionary is the standard reference for English in all fields, for study, for professional use, and at home, for guidance on spelling, meaning, and all other questions of English usage and grammar
(The pocket Oxford dictionary has remained a favourite small dictionary since it was first compiled by the Fowler brothers over 50 years ago)
