kindle paperwhite dictionary does not work

tsogoo · 11-15-2014, 12:00 PM

Hi. i have downloaded dictionary and it works but doesnt well. If i press the word , which is -ed verd or ing etc, this word's definition doesnt show up. What should i do ???. Otherwise its work fine on noun etc.

tsogoo · 11-15-2014, 12:02 PM

I have forgotten to write my device. I have kindle paperwhite 2

HarryT · 11-15-2014, 12:56 PM

Which dictionary is this?

susan_cassidy · 11-15-2014, 06:41 PM

Dictionaries have to be formatted correctly to handle inflections properly. Your dictionary probably isn't encoded properly. It is a lot of work.

eschwartz · 11-15-2014, 08:56 PM

As HarryT said, which dictionary are you trying to use?

It is possible to convert a tabbed list, but it doesn't handle inflections, as I linked to in your previous thread about dictionaries.

This thread explains the issue: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20994 Having looked up more info this time

it turns out you may be better off converting something in an XML that the Mobipocket tool understands, like the sample in that link.

This may very well turn out to be a downright project.

jeffyen · 11-15-2014, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsogoo

Hi. i have downloaded dictionary and it works but doesnt well. If i press the word , which is -ed verd or ing etc, this word's definition doesnt show up. What should i do ???. Otherwise its work fine on noun etc.

Just curious in case you're not aware: why do you want to use a downloaded dictionary (assuming they are not the ones that is provided for free by default.)

The defaults are quite excellent and there're no issues with -ed etc.

tsogoo · 11-16-2014, 02:37 AM

im trying to use collin's dictionary,which is comprhensive. To add inflections for dictionary,
i unpacked the dictionary using kindleunpack, and i stuck with.
i opened content with text editor.
is it correct to insert in content
<idx:infl inflgrp="car">
<idx:iform name="plural" value="cars" />
</idx:infl>
<idx:infl inflgrp="write">
<idx:iform name="present participle" value="writing" />
<idx:iform name="past participle" value="written" />
<idx:iform name="present 3ps" value="writes" />
</idx:infl>
</idx

rth>

if i insert it in content then pack again , will it work ?
i don't know what to write in if you guys know plss plug it in correct way

THANK YOUUUUU

D

HarryT · 11-16-2014, 03:08 AM

Where did you buy this dictionary from?

tsogoo · 11-16-2014, 05:52 AM

i downloaded free from a site

jeffyen · 11-16-2014, 08:27 AM

Collin's Dictionary is not free.

Why not use the default Oxford dictionaries? They are very good and comprehensive, and free...

HarryT · 11-16-2014, 08:28 AM

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11-15-2014, 12:00 PM	#1
tsogoo Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Device: kindle paperwhite 2	kindle paperwhite dictionary does not work Hi. i have downloaded dictionary and it works but doesnt well. If i press the word , which is -ed verd or ing etc, this word's definition doesnt show up. What should i do ???. Otherwise its work fine on noun etc.

11-16-2014, 02:37 AM	#7
tsogoo Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Device: kindle paperwhite 2	im trying to use collin's dictionary,which is comprhensive. To add inflections for dictionary, i unpacked the dictionary using kindleunpack, and i stuck with. i opened content with text editor. is it correct to insert in content <idx:infl inflgrp="car"> <idx:iform name="plural" value="cars" /> </idx:infl> <idx:infl inflgrp="write"> <idx:iform name="present participle" value="writing" /> <idx:iform name="past participle" value="written" /> <idx:iform name="present 3ps" value="writes" /> </idx:infl> </idxrth> if i insert it in content then pack again , will it work ? i don't know what to write in if you guys know plss plug it in correct way THANK YOUUUUU D

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11-15-2014, 12:02 PM	#2
tsogoo Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Device: kindle paperwhite 2	I have forgotten to write my device. I have kindle paperwhite 2

11-15-2014, 12:56 PM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Which dictionary is this?

11-15-2014, 06:41 PM	#4
susan_cassidy Wizard Posts: 2,251 Karma: 3720310 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Device: Kindle, iPad (not used much for reading)	Dictionaries have to be formatted correctly to handle inflections properly. Your dictionary probably isn't encoded properly. It is a lot of work.

11-15-2014, 08:56 PM	#5
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,422 Karma: 85397180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	As HarryT said, which dictionary are you trying to use? It is possible to convert a tabbed list, but it doesn't handle inflections, as I linked to in your previous thread about dictionaries. This thread explains the issue: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20994 Having looked up more info this time it turns out you may be better off converting something in an XML that the Mobipocket tool understands, like the sample in that link. This may very well turn out to be a downright project.

11-16-2014, 03:08 AM	#8
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Where did you buy this dictionary from?

11-16-2014, 05:52 AM	#9
tsogoo Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2014 Device: kindle paperwhite 2	i downloaded free from a site

11-16-2014, 08:27 AM	#10
jeffyen Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: Kindle PW2	Collin's Dictionary is not free. Why not use the default Oxford dictionaries? They are very good and comprehensive, and free...

11-16-2014, 08:28 AM	#11
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Moderator Notice We will not permit MobileRead's forums to be used to request help for pirated books. Please do not do so again, or you will be permanently banned from MobileRead. Thread closed.