Project Gutenberg 2011-10-09 Public domain in the USA. 1970 Davidson, Thomas 1856 1923 Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) Chambers's 20th Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D) Produced by Keith Edkins, Colin Bell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 1 of 4: A-D)" by Thomas Davidson is a comprehensive reference dictionary written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the English language, providing definitions, etymologies, technical terms, colloquialisms, and compound phrases that enrich vocabulary and understanding. The dictionary is aimed at users seeking a deeper knowledge of words from various fields, including literature and science, making it a valuable resource for students, writers, and language enthusiasts. The opening of Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary introduces the book's structure and purpose. It begins with a preface by the editor, Thomas Davidson, who explains his motivation and experience in compiling the work. He emphasizes the aim to include both contemporary vocabulary and historical usages from notable literary sources, as well as technical terms across different sciences. The preface also outlines the organization of the dictionary, the approach to phonetic pronunciation, and the complexities of English spelling and etymology, all important considerations for readers seeking to navigate the intricacies of the English language. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en English language -- Dictionaries PE Text Category: Language & Communication Category: Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference 3226064 2025-07-15T09:40:41.269451 text/html 3489592 2021-01-08T05:37:48 text/html 5326826 2025-07-15T09:42:14.588488 application/epub+zip 5322869 2025-07-15T09:41:05.167350 application/epub+zip 1094869 2025-07-15T09:40:48.109394 application/epub+zip 6217307 2025-07-15T09:43:00.479242 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 5319881 2025-07-15T09:41:56.163560 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1701272 2022-09-17T09:08:12.627464 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2295381 2025-07-15T09:40:17.702542 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 2293427 2021-01-08T05:37:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 2297940 2021-01-08T05:37:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20952 2025-07-15T09:43:00.925242 application/rdf+xml 24254 2025-07-15T09:40:49.309397 image/jpeg 5015 2025-07-15T09:40:48.716394 image/jpeg 904785 2021-01-08T05:37:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 5238644 2021-01-08T05:37:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 905198 2021-01-08T05:37:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 5314110 2025-07-15T09:40:41.703484 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog