"First published as the Oxford starter Chinese dictionary 2000"--T.p. verso.

An easy-to-use dictionary containing 90,000 up-to-date words, phrases, and definitions.

This important new edition of the bestselling Oxford Mini School Dictionary has been fully updated to include contemporary, relevant and comprehensive vocabulary. New words about technology, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic have been added, for example eSports, vlog, net-zero, eco-friendly, coronavirus and social distancing. Definitions of familiar words, such as bubble, viral, cookie and platform, have been updated to reflect how they are used now. Complete with example sentences, fascinating word origins, and grammar and punctuation panels, this handy dictionary supports today's students with their language and spelling skills, and helps with the transition from primary to secondary. For free downloadable activity worksheets, go to www.oxfordschooldictionaries.com.

This book analyzes China’s attitude to international law based on historical experiences and documents, and provides an explanation of China’s approaches to international legal issues. It also establishes several elements for a possible framework of Chinese theory on international law. The book offers researchers, university students and practitioners valuable insights into how China views international law and why it does so in the way it does.

Over 40,000 entries and 50,000 definitions fill the pages of this new American edition of the bestselling "Oxford English Minidictionary," which offers authoritative and up-to-date coverage of today's American English.

The Oxford English Minidicionary, now with an attractive new cover, is the ideal small dictionary. With over 50,000 straightforward definitions, it is the clearest and most informative Mini available. Clear easy-to-read pages help you to locate information quickly, and extra help is given with spelling and pronunciation for tricky words. Practical usage notes are included for advice on correct English, and a special section at the back gives some useful tips for keen word game players. Including excellent coverage of the vocabulary of science, technology, business, and education, this comprehesive reference tool is ideal for school, the office, or the home.

Ever wondered why there is a Heart Symbol? The symbolism within the Heart is to be understood through the fundamental formulation of our language. How through our language we can see that it (the Heart Symbol) was created by our hunter gatherer/agrarian Ancestors from their thoughtful understanding of nature. This document explains in detail how it is that the Sun the Earth and attendant Moon were the primary reason for the Heart Symbol and perceived as the incunabula of everthing.

With over 40,000 entries and 50,000 definitions, this mini dictionary has been updated to include a section which covers all the dos and don'ts of language usage.

Facsimile reprint of the 1911 First edition.