September 22, 2014
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Trees to Text: Putting The Dictionary Online
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Trend Watch
"Sovereignty"
As Scotland voted whether or not to remain part of the UK ...
"Culpable"
Oscar Pistorius was found guilty of "culpable homicide" ...
"Harridan"
Maureen McDonnell, wife of former Virginia Governor ...
"Sartorial"
President Obama’s tan suit stole the headlines ...
"Caliphate"
Recent actions by ISIS in Iraq and Syria ...
"Carpe Diem"
Following news of the death of Robin Williams ...
"Narcissism"
A new study proposes a one-question test for narcissism ...
"Redacted"
The release of declassified CIA documents ...
"Pariah"
International outrage directed at Vladimir Putin and Russia ...
Recent Videos
"Schwa"
The most common vowel sound in English causes many spelling problems.
"'It is I' vs. 'It's me'"
Which is right? The answer is complicated. ...
"Cynic"
How an ancient philosophical movement devoted to the pursuit ...
"That vs. Which"
When to use each (and when not to get annoyed about their use).
"i.e. vs. e.g."
Often used, often confused. Here's some guidance and insight.
"Our Dictionary Through Time"
Webster's legendary editions - from 1828 through today.
"The Longest Word in the Dictionary"
It's not what you think, and here's the short, sweet reason why.
"Its vs. It's"
Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.
"Weird Plurals"
One goose, two geese. One moose, two... moose. What's up with that?
"Healthy vs. Healthful"
Why both words are equally good for you.
"Pictures in the Dictionary"
The story of those iconic illustrations.
"The Ampersand & More"
Where the "and" symbol comes from.
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