The Oxford Latin Minidictionary

The Oxford Latin Minidictionary
Author: James Morwood
Publisher: Oxford University
Total Pages: 693
Release: 1995
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780198601395

Comprehensive: over 60,000 entries provide the user with full coverage of the core vocabularies of Latin and English. Grammar guidance: full grammatical information about each Latin word and details of conugation for Latin verbs. Extra help: clear signposting of differences in meaning, style, and context in cases of ambiguity. Pronunciation: Comprehensive marking of vowel length as a guide to classical Latin pronunciation. Additional information: appendices of historical and mythological names, geographical locations, and notes showing their significance.

The Oxford Latin Mini Dictionary

The Oxford Latin Mini Dictionary
Author: James Morwood
Publisher: OXFORD University Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9780199534388

Now available in paperback, this outstanding dictionary has been updated and revised to meet the needs both of students of Latin language and literature as well as of those with an interest in the classical world. Offering 50,000 entries and over 120,000 translations, it reflects recent developments in the study of Latin, such as pronunciation and grammar. The most up-to-date and comprehensive dictionary of its size, it includes complete grammatical information about each Latin word, and indicates differences in meaning, style, and context in cases of ambiguity. In addition, it provides details of conjugation for Latin verbs, comprehensive markings of vowel length as a guide to classical Latin pronunciation, and detailed appendices of historical personalities, mythological characters, and geographical names, with English explanations of who they were. A handy resource for anyone with an interest in the Latin language or ancient history, the Oxford Latin Mini Dictionary is also an invaluable reference for word-origin enthusiasts.

Oxford Latin Course

Oxford Latin Course
Author: M. G. Balme
Publisher:
Total Pages: 232
Release: 1996
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780199122288

Provides teachers and students alike with a modern, inviting and structured way to sustain interest and excellence in Latin. Based on the reading of original texts, the course is structured around a narrative detailing the life of the poet Horace, which helps students to develop an understanding of the times of Cicero and Augustus.

Collins Gem Latin Dictionary

Collins Gem Latin Dictionary
Author: HarperCollins Publishers
Publisher: Collins Reference
Total Pages: 126
Release: 1996-10-11
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780004707631

With over 60,000 references and 80,000 translations, this new edition of Collins Gem Latin Dictionary provides extensive coverage of Latin and English and offers in–depth treatment of all the vocabulary students need to take them through their exams. Extensive coverage of exam vocabulary Clear, attractive typography for quick and easy access

The Oxford Latin Minidictionary

The Oxford Latin Minidictionary
Author: James Morwood
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 716
Release: 1995
Genre: Latin language
ISBN:

This brand new addition to the Minidictionary series is a revised edition of the Routledge Latin Dictionary. It has been updated and revised to meet the needs of both students of Latin, and those with an interest in the classical world. Offering 50,000 entries and over 120,000 translations, the dictionary now reflects recent developments in the study of Latin, such as pronunciation and grammar. The most up-to-date and comprehensive dictionary of its size, it includes complete grammatical information about each Latin word, and indicates differences in meaning, style, and context in cases of ambiguity. In addition, it provides details of conjugation for Latin verbs, comprehensive markings of vowel length as a guide to classical Latin pronunciation, and detailed appendices of historical personalities and mythological characters, and geographical names, with English explanations of who they were. A handy resource for anybody with an interest in the Latin language or ancient history, The Oxford Latin Minidictionary is also an invaluable reference for word-origin enthusiasts.

Oxford Dictionary of English

Oxford Dictionary of English
Author: Angus Stevenson
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 2093
Release: 2010-08-19
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 0199571120

The Oxford Dictionary of English offers authoritative and in-depth coverage of over 350,000 words, phrases, and meanings. The foremost single-volume authority on the English language.

Oxford English Dictionary

Oxford English Dictionary
Author: John A. Simpson
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages:
Release: 2002-04-18
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780195218893

The Oxford English Dictionary is the internationally recognized authority on the evolution of the English language from 1150 to the present day. The Dictionary defines over 500,000 words, making it an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, pronunciation, and history of the English language. This new upgrade version of The Oxford English Dictionary Second Edition on CD-ROM offers unparalleled access to the world's most important reference work for the English language. The text of this version has been augmented with the inclusion of the Oxford English Dictionary Additions Series (Volumes 1-3), published in 1993 and 1997, the Bibliography to the Second Edition, and other ancillary material. System requirements: PC with minimum 200 MHz Pentium-class processor; 32 MB RAM (64 MB recommended); 16-speed CD-ROM drive (32-speed recommended); Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, 200, or XP (Local administrator rights are required to install and open the OED for the first time on a PC running Windows NT 4 and to install and run the OED on Windows 2000 and XP); 1.1 GB hard disk space to run the OED from the CD-ROM and 1.7 GB to install the CD-ROM to the hard disk: SVGA monitor: 800 x 600 pixels: 16-bit (64k, high color) setting recommended. Please note: for the upgrade, installation requires the use of the OED CD-ROM v2.0.

A Dictionary of Latin Words and Phrases

A Dictionary of Latin Words and Phrases
Author: James Morwood
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1998
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN: 9780198602293

This authoritative and highly browsable guide provides an enlightening account of the meaning and history of Latin words and phrases that have entered the English language. Readers will find over 1000 phrases, sayings, mottoes, and proverbs, translated with examples of usage and fascinating citations and explanations of their first occurrence. A detailed A-Z appendix lists all Latin authors from Augustine to Virgil, together with details of their life and work. A thematic index offers immediate access to the maxims and phrases relating to such topics as death, betrayal, gossip, love, and money. A Dictionary of Latin Words and Phrases will be an entertaining and instructive source of information for word lovers of all varieties, from the crossword aficionado to speech-writers, historians, literature buffs, the savvy general reader, and anyone properly curious about Latin's influence on English.