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Pictures in the Dictionary

The story of those iconic illustrations.

The story of those iconic illustrations.

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Pictures in the Dictionary

 

The story of those iconic illustrations.

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Words of the Year: 1066

 

English was never the same after the Norman Conquest

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Hopefully

 

We believe the popular usage of this word is correct

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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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Some Odd Words with ISMO: "Junk in the Trunk"

 

Comedian ISMO on what separates a boot from a trunk

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Ending a Sentence with a Preposition

 

An old-fashioned rule we can no longer put up with.

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i.e. vs. e.g.

 

Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.

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