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The bibliophile's dictionary, 2,054 masterful words & phrases, by Miles Westley

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

The bibliophile's dictionary

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by Miles Westley

"The Bibliophile's Dictionary is an exceptional collection of unusual words and phrases, usefully organized by author Miles Westley into specific categories such as personality traits, religion, myths, and mysticism, and household objects. Each word has a definition, a phonetic pronunciation, and an example of how the word is used in literature. Enhance your own vocabulary by learning from the great minds of writers."--Jacket

2,054 masterful words & phrases

Personality Traits -- Talkers and Quiet Types -- Generous and Stingy -- Emotional and Unemotional -- Detail Oriented, Diligent, Persistent -- Friendly -- Difficult -- Courageous and Cowardly -- Age and Experience -- Other Positive Traits -- Other Negative Traits -- Other Personality Traits -- Personal Energy -- Energetic -- Lacking Energy -- Physical Motion -- Emotions -- Happiness -- Mournful, Distressed -- Discomfort, Fear -- Anger, Antipathy -- Passionate, Aroused -- Even-Tempered -- Family and Friends -- The Lowly and Corrupt -- Lustful -- The Mob -- Drunk and Gorged -- Cowards and Moral Weaklings -- Lazy Slobs -- Nasty Abusive Types -- Clowns and Dandies -- Sinners, Evildoers -- Evil Acts and Intentions -- Devices of Punishment -- Knowledge, Language, and Philosophy -- Figures of Speech, Writing, Logic, and Knowledge-Nouns -- Figures of Speech -- Speaking and Debating -- Nonsense -- Knowledge and Writing -- Documents and Paper -- Poetry -- Mixtures -- Writing, Logic, and Knowledge-Adjectives -- Positive Adjectives -- Neutral, Descriptive Adjectives -- Negative Adjectives -- Writing, Logic, and Knowledge-Verbs -- Verbs of Criticism -- Verbs of Support -- Other "Speaking" Verbs -- Thinking, Knowledge, and Writing -- Other Knowledge Verbs -- Academics, Scholarship, and Philosophy -- Drama -- Religion, Myths and Mysticism -- Mythical Creatures -- Magic and Magicians -- The Judeo-Christian Tradition and Religions -- Judaism -- The Old Testament -- Biblical Places -- Christianity -- Christian Rites and Ceremonies -- Christian Songs and Prayers -- Christian Holidays -- Christian Sects -- Monastic Orders -- Religious Art -- Greek and Roman Myths -- Other Mythologies and Religions -- Islam -- Hinduism -- Buddhism -- Egyptian -- Norse -- English/Irish -- Other -- Other Religious Terms -- Scenery -- Plants -- Water-Based Scenery -- Landscape -- Winds, Sky, and Heaven -- Other Scenic Terms -- Local and Foreign -- Visuals -- Colors -- Light and Shade -- Shapes -- Other Visuals -- Clothing -- Clothing Items -- Shirts, Dresses, Etc. -- Legwear -- Outerwear -- Headwear -- Shoes and Shoe Parts -- Accessories -- Religious Clothing -- Fabrics and Materials -- Other Clothing Terms -- Perfume and Make-Up -- Architecture -- Buildings -- Religious Buildings -- Buildings Related to Death -- Other Buildings -- Building Parts -- Church Parts -- Rooms -- Windows -- Other Building Parts -- Defensive Architecture -- Building Accessories -- Other Building Terms -- Household Objects -- Tools -- Furniture -- Candles and Lanterns -- Fireplaces -- Other Household Objects