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Thread ID: 56507	2005-04-07 03:23:00	On-line Dictionary	Winston001 (3612)	PC World Chat

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342408	2005-04-07 10:59:00	And here's one for slang, blasphemy, and downright rudeness: http://www.urbandictionary.com/ But it's fun from time to time. One night I learnt the names of parts of my body I didn't realise had names.	TideMan (4279)
342409	2005-04-07 10:59:00	(especially to devotees, like me, of the "Mother Tongue" by Bill Bryson !! Misty :nerd: Agreed Misty. I thoroughly enjoyed Brysons book.	Winston001 (3612)
342410	2005-04-07 11:07:00	By the by, and a little OT, I'm currently preparing a speech for a wedding. I've used Google to search for the bride and groom's first and last names. Definitions, similar names, famous namesakes, the information is endless.There is more than enough material to provide many many laughs. Just a tip if any of you need inspiration for a speech.I just hope the groom hasn't poked his head in here this evening. :o	Winston001 (3612)
342411	2005-04-07 11:13:00	Winston, go to this page (nontroppo.org) and check out the webpages listed in the Database table in the "Name" column then when you see one or two that you like...... .....No need to switch to Firefox at all. ;) No worries Foxy. Still loyal to Opera. I did try that dictionary plugin about a year ago but must have made an error - quelle horreur - and it didn't show up anywhere to be used. I'll try again.	Winston001 (3612)
342412	2005-04-07 11:51:00	OK, you have lost me there . :confused: I was just referring to using google to check the spelling of words or their definition which is what this thread topic is about . :) The thread topic started with a person wanting a dictionary . A dictionary will give you meanings of words whereas Google may remind you if you failed to spell a word correctly If I type into Google a word mis-spelt like "desssert" google is likely to come up with "are you sure you did not mean "desert" or maybe "dessert" either or, or maybe none . I have not actually tried that one . "desert" can be a noun as "I walked across the desert . " The same word put in a another sentence as in, " I will desert her . " has an entirely different meaning . In either case the definition of the word typed in is not mentioned . Various meanings are not mentioned in Google until you get to a dictionary . Now to read a DICTIONARY and get the meanings you need to know the Alphabet and in which order things arrive . This is normally A - Z . If you don't know Aardvark comes before Zulu then you have a problem I feel . Just like a phone book . You talked to someone over the phone and he/she just said my surname is Mc'Donald . Was that MacDonald maybe? I am sure you know all this but possibly I did not put my point across correctly in the first place .	AMD1 (6552)
342413	2005-04-07 11:56:00	So I would think that the word "depentant" has a meaning in the dictionary you use. Care to enlighten us as to what the meaning is? heh? If you have an issue then state it,otherwise **** peckerhead.	Metla (12)
342414	2005-04-07 11:59:00	The thread topic started with a person wanting a dictionary . A dictionary will give you meanings of words whereas Google may remind you if you failed to spell a word correctly If I type into Google a word mis-spelt like "desssert" google is likely to come up with "are you sure you did not mean "desert" or maybe "dessert" either or, or maybe none . I have not actually tried that one . "desert" can be a noun as "I walked across the desert . " The same word put in a another sentence as in, " I will desert her . " has an entirely different meaning . In either case the definition of the word typed in is not mentioned . Various meanings are not mentioned in Google until you get to a dictionary . Now to read a DICTIONARY and get the meanings you need to know the Alphabet and in which order things arrive . This is normally A - Z . If you don't know Aardvark comes before Zulu then you have a problem I feel . Just like a phone book . You talked to someone over the phone and he/she just said my surname is Mc'Donald . Was that MacDonald maybe? I am sure you know all this but possibly I did not put my point across correctly in the first place . went right over your head didn't it, Goolge gives definition of words,not just search results,its a feature built into Google . All that rambling and you don't even get within 40 feet of a valid point . And carry on with the pre-school lessons on the english language,its really quite bizarre that you trot it out like no ones ever heard of it before .	Metla (12)
342415	2005-04-07 12:03:00	Use Firefox In the address bar type: dict word Where 'word' is the word to lookup :) Thanks. I use Firefox and never knew about this feature. But I am not impressed: I put in "beetle" and was taken to a VW Dictionary; put in "Swastika" and was taken to a site about Irish Abroad. Weird. I use the following: www.allwords.com Two years ago I installed two freebie programs on my wife's laptop. Cannot recall the names and I am too lazy now to get her laptop fired up :p but one was a dictionary that was quite good and the other was a Thesaurus (etc) also worthwhile. Why not try CNET Downloads or even a Google or A9 search for free programs?	Strommer (42)
342416	2005-04-07 12:05:00	Use Firefox In the address bar type: dict word Where 'word' is the word to lookup :) Which would be nice. What happens if you type in dict giraph or dict phydueax? Giraffe or Fido. My point is, that if you have no idea of the spelling then that will make life more than difficult.	AMD1 (6552)
342417	2005-04-07 12:05:00	otherwise **** peckerhead. Uh oh...... the old Metla is back!!! :(	Strommer (42)
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