Heinemann English Dictionary Katherine Harber
This is a comprehensive dictionary for schools, for pupils of all abilities. This fourth edition contains hundreds of new words and phrases in current use. There are also over 200 language-study boxes provided, covering grammar, spelling, punctuation and language change. These meet the requirements of the revised National Curriculum and aim to help pupils improve their language skills. The dictionary offers help with pronouncing unusual words, by following difficult words with a simple pronunciation guide. Definitions and parts of speech are spelt out in full for greater accessibility, and the full name for speech or derivations is always provided, making for quick reference. Each definition or usage is based on a separate line for greater clarity.