Language References

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AskOxford.com

For questions on English grammar, spelling, and usage; to search a dictionary of words, names or quotations; for help with writing; for crosswords and puzzles.

Columbia Encyclopedia 6th edition

Containing nearly 51,000 entries (marshalling six and one-half million words on a vast range of topics), and with more than 80,000 hypertext cross-references

cplusplus.com - The C++ resources network

Non-technical information about the C++ language, from a basic description,
a summary of its history to the latest news concerning this language.

Chicago Manual of Style

An essential reference for authors, editors, proofreaders, indexers, copywriters, designers, and publishers in any field.

DataSegment.com: Online Dictionary

Find definitions by alphabetical browsing or word lookup. Powered by several print dictionaries.

Dictionary.com

Online English dictionary, thesaurus and reference guide. Includes word games, online translator

Elements of Style

The elements of style/by William Strunk, Jr. (1918)

Encarta World English Dictionary

Features audio clips of words pronounced.

The English-to-American Dictionary

A humo(u)rous resource for Americans learning British/Scottish English.

Funk & Wagnall’s

Online dictionary and thesaurus.

The Jargon Dictionary

This is the Jargon File, a comprehensive compendium of hacker slang illuminating many aspects of hackish tradition, folklore, and humor.

Merriam Webster Online

Online dictionary and thesaurus.

OneLook Dictionaries

Search for multiple definitions of a word from a variety of online dictionaries

Roget’s Int'l Thesaurus of English Words & Phrases


Roots of English (downloadable)


Synonym dictionary


SmartDictionary.com

Supports both searching and browsing and encourages user contributions.

WordNet Online Dictionary of English


Wordsmyth

American English dictionary with an integrated thesaurus and other lexical resources.

Visual Thesaurus

Amazing reference - as the titles says, a visual thesaurus.

YourDictionary.com

Acronym dictionary

Dictionaries

Encyclopedia
Useful Glossaries

Translation

Thesauri

Translations