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Words that Belong on the List of Useless WordsThe annual list of useless words has been published. We look at the 2011 list to see what should have been included and look forward to 2012 to see what will likely make the list.- Winter and Kids: An Activity for Any Time and Any Age“What’s That?” is a game parents play with their children of any age. The game involves a book, bonding and dynamic interaction between parent and child, quiet learning and reward. The result is your child will learn; you probably will too. Start today.
- Oxford Dictionary Names Word of the Year for 2011Oxford University Press chooses its 2011 word of the year.
- The Best Pocket Music DictionaryA pocket music dictionary can help you to better understand the dynamics and articulation of the piece you are playing.
- The New Words Added to Dictionary and What it Says Abour Our SocietyEach and every year new vocabulary words are added to the dictionary. Sometimes these new words are based on necessity and other times new word additions are based on culture. Read on to find out about the new words added to dictionary in the 2011th
- How to Properly Self-Edit Your ManuscriptPerforming the proper editing and proofreading of your article or book manuscript can often be the difference between success or failure of your work.
"Y'all" Should Be Considered Proper EnglishFor years, English teachers have insisted that "Y'all" is ignorant slang. But, it makes complete sense as a grammatical construct and it is useful in many practical situations. It's time to fight for the right to write "Y'all!"- Phrase Origins: Aide-memoireDo you use mnemonic aids? Do you call them Aide-memoires?
- Are Your Online Accounts Protected?Tips to keep your online accounts safe from hackers and automated scripts
- Wordy WednesdayAn update of new words added to the writer's vocabulary in the past week.
- The Best Free Online/Offline Dictionary Software for Windows PCsThese free dictionary apps provide features from word definitions through thesaurus options to word translation.
- "P" Words to PonderA word lover talks about finding new words and what they mean.
- Noah Webster: AutobiographyLooking into the life of the original lexicographer
- New Words Added to the English DictionariesMany people may not know, but there have been several new words added to the English dictionary. Some of these words refer to the words that are used in our technological world of today.
- Standing Do They Have It?A brief article on standing, and what standing is.
The Straight Woman's Urban Dictionary, Volume 3A Continuation of the Dictionary for Women Who Talk Like Real Women- PDF Password Remover Software ReviewsThe most critical standard of the PDF Password Remover software is excellent or not depending on how well it can perform its intrinsic function of password removal or recovery and other features to enhance the removal usability.
- Free Printable English Dictionary Definitions Research Skills WorksheetsEven with the internet having online dictionaries, students should know how to use a dictionary to look up a word. They will find themselves in situations where they won't have internet access for one reason or another.
- Teach Your Children to Love ReadingDeveloping the habit of using the dictionary to make reading easier gives children language and communication skills that will help them to be creative and original adults'"who read.
October 16: Holidays and Celebrations TodayOctober 16th is a holiday for dictionaries, food donations and more. Bosses, feral cats and others October 16th as a special day for many reasons. Here are several popular October 16th holidays (arranged alphabetically).- The Advent of the DictionaryA very basic requirement for anybody embarking on the study of the English language is without doubt a copy of a good dictionary.
10 surprisingly banned booksThe pen is mightier than the sword, and apparently it's also way more offensive. Some of the books on the list of banned and challenged books may surprise you.
IPod Touch App Review: Dictionary.Com Dictionary and ThesaurusThe Dictionary.com iPod touch app is truly a hassle-free dictionary and thesaurus that makes reading, studying, writing, or any other activity that involves words enjoyable.
Oxford English Dictionary: The Weight of WordsA humorous take on the merits of a behemoth book and its digital counterpart.- The Straight Woman's Urban Dictionary, Volume 2This is a dictionary for women who talk like real women.
Oxford 2000 New WordsAbba's Way. Table Talk. "Latest Oxford Dictionary Has 2000 New Words, Phrases Including 'Fog of War'"- Three Fun Games: 31 Card Game, Dictionary Game, Famous People Alphabet GameWant some fun games to play with a group of friends? Try these easy, fun games guaranteed to entertain.
- Online Writing Tutorial by Yahoo! Style GuideHow many times do you need a special resource that will help you find that special word or phrase?
- The Straight Woman's Urban DictionaryWe women, including '"- although not limited to -- us heterosexual women, need our own dictionary: one that captures the English language as spoken by us.
- Book Review - the Oxford American Desk Dictionary and ThesaurusThe Oxford American Desk Dictionary and Thesaurus, Second Edition is an excellent compact sized lexicon, one which I've found to be the most useful desktop reference book in my home office.
Meanings of the Teeth Falling Out DreamInterpreting dreams is highly subjective, almost like reading the daily horoscope. But, I will provide some information on dreams about losing teeth here based on a few dream dictionaries I own.- School Bans in 2009-2010 Forbid Silly Bandz, Soldier Hats and DictionariesA school district in California actually banned dictionaries from its classroom while over in Great Britain, girls were told to leave their skirts at home.
- Two Friends a Writer Will Always HaveWriters will always have use for the Dictionary and the Thesaurus. The internet adds more sources then your standard hard copy.
- How to Modify the Standard Dictionary in OpenOffice by Adding and Removing WordsIf you use OpenOffice, you will want to know how to add words and remove words from the OpenOffice standard dictionary so they will not bother you every time you spell check documents.
Improve Writing Skills by Using a DictionaryThis article explains the many ways that using a dictionary can help anyone become a better writer.- Pascal Proved Dictionary "siphon" Definition Right 359 Years AgoMany proofs, including Pascal's orginal mercury siphon experiment, demonstrate that atmospheric pressure activates the movement of liquids and gases in functional siphons.
Increase Brain Power & Improve Mental Health: Exploring "Word of the Day" at Dictionary.ComIt takes only a minute a day to improve your mental health and noticeably boost your brain power and intellectual capacity by maximizing the free services from this online dictionary.- Types of Guys from Urban DictionaryWhat types of guys have you dated? What about a hegan, dipster, retrosexual, manchanic, or manarchist? This is a look at the many types of guys out there, Urban Dictionary style
- IPhone App Review: Wordbook Dictionary AppThe Wordbook Dictionary app for iPhones/iTouches is reviewed. Features of the app are described as well as the app's cost and disadvantages. Comments are included as well as a product rating.
How to Choose a Dictionary If You Are Learning a New LanguageThe dictionary is probably the most powerful tool you can have if you want to learn a new language. You may know how sentences are formed but you would have no idea what a sentence means. Choosing a very good dictionary can help you boost your vocabulary.
