Oxford Dictionary of Idioms and MSDict Viewer 2 (Symbian Series 60), 2.00
by Mobile Systems, Inc



2 in 1: an OXFORD idiom reference along with MSDict Viewer


Does your English cut the mustard, or do you find that it's wide of the mark?

Containing more than 5,000 entries, this dictionary covers metaphorical phrases, similes, familiar sayings, and proverbs, providing illustrative quotations from sources as varied as the Bible, the Spectator, and Agatha Christie. It explains meanings and provides historical information for well-known idioms such as cost an arm and a leg, knocks spots off, once in a blue moon, the tip of the iceberg, and many more. Full of fascinating facts, this dictionary is ideal for anyone with interest in the origins of the colloquial, quirky byways of the English language.
Idioms are arranged alphabetically by key word for easy reference. Sayings in British English are supplemented by American English and other expressions.

Article structure
The invariable components of the entry structure are the idiom itself with capitalized keyword and any common variants given in brackets, followed by the definition. In addition there may be a label or labels indicating register and/or geographical area, a sentence or short paragraph covering etymological, historical and usage points of interest, and an illustrative quotation. The marking of a quotation with an asterisk indicates it is the earliest example of the use of this idiom yet traced.
MSDict Viewer Features
The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms is utilized by MSDict Viewer - an innovative dictionary reader specially designed to combine high data compression for memory restricted devices with a fast search algorithm, and user-friendly interface with amazing speed. The viewer supports multiple dictionaries installed at a time.
Transcriptions facilitating pronunciation
Hyperlinks between different related articles
Support for dictionaries installed on memory cards
Searching that starts on first letter you enter
Learning features - random word and word of the day
History lists of visited word

Pocket Oxford English Dictionary and MSDict Viewer 2 (Symbian Series 60)
by Mobile Systems, Inc.


Pocket Oxford English Dictionary

First Published in 1924

This is a smartphone reissue of the ninth edition of the world's longest-established pocket English dictionary by Oxford University Press. It is one of the new generation Oxford dictionaries derived from the database of the highly acclaimed New Oxford Dictionary of English and is particularly user friendly with its elegant open design, with different elements starting on new lines. It offers excellent coverage of English as an international language and thousands of examples illustrate idiomatic usage. All irregular noun, verb, and adjectival inflections are spelled out in full, while guidance on grammar and good usage is provided by in-text notes. Additional features include Wordbuilder boxes giving information on related words and thematic tables on subjects such as countries, chemical elements, and nationalities.

The key features of Pocket Oxford English Dictionary
Up-to-date and accessible information on the core vocabulary of current English
Clear layout with each new section (phrases, derivatives, usage notes, etymologies, wordbuilder) on new line
Usage notes included, giving clear guidance on points of grammar and usage
In-text lists and tables focusing on core study subjects
Pronunciation feature for any word that might cause difficulty
Greater clarity into etymologies

MSDict Viewer Features
The Pocket Oxford English Dictionary is utilized by MSDict Viewer - an innovative dictionary reader specially designed to combine high data compression for memory restricted devices with a fast search algorithm, and user-friendly interface with amazing speed. The viewer supports multiple dictionaries installed at a time.
Transcriptions facilitating pronunciation
Hyperlinks between different related articles
Support for dictionaries installed on memory cards
Searching that starts on first letter you enter
Learning features - random word and word of the day
History lists of visited word

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