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How to Use a Dictionary

Dictionaries are overflowing with interesting information! Here's how to get the most out of your dictionary.

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How to Use a Dictionary

 

The best way to find information in the dictionary

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Pictures in the Dictionary

 

The story of those iconic illustrations.

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'One in the same' or 'One and the same'?

 

Is it all the same anyway?

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Old-School Grammar

 

Many of today's grammar rules can be traced to the opinions of one 18th century writer.

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Hopefully

 

We believe the popular usage of this word is correct

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When Body Parts Are Also Verbs

 

Head, shoulders, metaphors, and toes

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Is It 'day today' or 'day-to-day'?

 

What about Day Tomorrow?

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