The Penguin Webster Handy College Dictionary » (Third Edition)

This quick reference for students and general readers provides pronunciations and concise definitions for thousands of words commonly used in American English. Etymological, usage, and grammatical notes are given in special boxed sections found at the end of selected entries (in all, less than ten percent of the total). Supplemental materials include tables of weights and measurements, a world gazetteer, and listings of proper forms of address in correspondence. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR