Dictionary in ebook

varad · 08-27-2012, 12:33 PM

Dear All,

I'm a proud owner of Samsung galaxy Tab10.1 (P7500).

Off lately , I've started reading from my Tab, have even downloaded my novels which I perticularlly enjoy reading in my tablet. I however need some assistance regarding a general issue which I believe will be sorted out with your help.

ISSUE:-
well, during reading, I come a cross many words which I'm unaware of and as a result of which I need to frequently check dictionary. However, the only method available in the default reader ( using EPub) is the option of long pressing a word> search> Google search/ Wikipedia/Google translate.

The issue with the above mentioned options are
1. You need to be continuously online to get the solution.
2. You don't have a one touch solution.
3. One might go to an e-dicitionary downloaded saperately in your computer/tab to view the meaning.

RESULT:-
the process becomes really elongated and you tend to loose a rythem of reading.

REQUIREMENT:-
Recently, my friend has bought a latest MacBook air with a built-in dictionary which enables you to get the meaning right there on selecting the word.
Would there be any possibility or dictionary patch in android default reader so that the meaning of a word can be viewed there itself.( keeping other options as same).

Anticipating a positive response at the earliest.

Regards all.

HarryT · 08-27-2012, 12:42 PM

The "Feedback" forum is for giving feedback about MR, not for asking technical questions. Moved to the Android forum.

HarryT · 08-27-2012, 01:11 PM

Your best bet would be to use a reading app which has a built-in dictionary as, for example, the Kindle app does. No big deal to convert your ePub books to Kindle format.

Cdesja5 · 08-27-2012, 02:25 PM

FBReader, Moon+ Reader, Mantano support offline dictionaries with epub format books. Other apps are listed here:
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7092

And Wikipedia has a great comparison chart of the different features of most of the Android ereader apps:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compari...eader_software

Namekuseijin · 08-28-2012, 05:12 PM

Kindle app has a fantastic dictionary. Fast and well-integrated.

lookup · 09-04-2012, 05:17 AM

Try colordict with moon reader - does the job supports both ofline and online (wiki/translate)

08-27-2012, 12:33 PM	#1
varad Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Mumbai, India Device: gamsung galaxy tab 10.1, P7500	Dictionary in ebook Dear All, I'm a proud owner of Samsung galaxy Tab10.1 (P7500). Off lately , I've started reading from my Tab, have even downloaded my novels which I perticularlly enjoy reading in my tablet. I however need some assistance regarding a general issue which I believe will be sorted out with your help. ISSUE:- well, during reading, I come a cross many words which I'm unaware of and as a result of which I need to frequently check dictionary. However, the only method available in the default reader ( using EPub) is the option of long pressing a word> search> Google search/ Wikipedia/Google translate. The issue with the above mentioned options are 1. You need to be continuously online to get the solution. 2. You don't have a one touch solution. 3. One might go to an e-dicitionary downloaded saperately in your computer/tab to view the meaning. RESULT:- the process becomes really elongated and you tend to loose a rythem of reading. REQUIREMENT:- Recently, my friend has bought a latest MacBook air with a built-in dictionary which enables you to get the meaning right there on selecting the word. Would there be any possibility or dictionary patch in android default reader so that the meaning of a word can be viewed there itself.( keeping other options as same). Anticipating a positive response at the earliest. Regards all.

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08-27-2012, 12:42 PM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	The "Feedback" forum is for giving feedback about MR, not for asking technical questions. Moved to the Android forum.

08-27-2012, 01:11 PM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Your best bet would be to use a reading app which has a built-in dictionary as, for example, the Kindle app does. No big deal to convert your ePub books to Kindle format.

08-27-2012, 02:25 PM	#4
Cdesja5 Wizard Posts: 1,117 Karma: 2094306 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Device: Lots and lots of electronic gadgets...	FBReader, Moon+ Reader, Mantano support offline dictionaries with epub format books. Other apps are listed here: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7092 And Wikipedia has a great comparison chart of the different features of most of the Android ereader apps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compari...eader_software

08-28-2012, 05:12 PM	#5
Namekuseijin affordable chipmunk Posts: 1,290 Karma: 9863855 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brazil Device: Sony XPeria ZL, Kindle Paperwhite	Kindle app has a fantastic dictionary. Fast and well-integrated.

09-04-2012, 05:17 AM	#6
lookup Connoisseur Posts: 82 Karma: 151932 Join Date: Aug 2012 Device: epub reader :D	Try colordict with moon reader - does the job supports both ofline and online (wiki/translate)

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