Can you recommend...

Stitchawl · 03-28-2009, 08:33 PM

Hi!

Can anyone recommend a good dictionary and a thesaurus that I can use with the Sony 505? I tried downloading one from some site but I couldn't access individual letters unless I made bookmarks for each one! I know there must be a better way. Thanks.

Stitchawl

lilac_jive · 03-28-2009, 10:38 PM

There really isn't a good one, since there is no search function on the 505. I use a mini dictionary next to my nightstand and write down words, like I've been doing for years...

Renaldo · 03-28-2009, 10:57 PM

Yeah, with no search function a dictionary or thesaurus is fairly useless. I'd reccomend a pocket or student dictionary or write it down and check later like lilac_jive suggested.

BookishDreamer · 03-29-2009, 05:34 PM

I use the Webster's 1913 Dictionary that nrapallo created. The table of contents is the alphabet. Select a letter and it takes you to that section of the dictionary. Take a look at the pictures at the thread I've linked above. You'll see how the hyperlinks work.

I'm currently reading a bunch of books written 1890-1930, so the words in the dictionary are appropriate for the time period. I keep the dictionary's TOC bookmarked and a second bookmark to letter "O" to save some clicks.

Dreamer

Stitchawl · 03-29-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BookishDreamer

I use the Webster's 1913 Dictionary that nrapallo created. The table of contents is the alphabet. Select a letter and it takes you to that section of the dictionary. Take a look at the pictures at the thread I've linked above. You'll see how the hyperlinks work.

I'm currently reading a bunch of books written 1890-1930, so the words in the dictionary are appropriate for the time period. I keep the dictionary's TOC bookmarked and a second bookmark to letter "O" to save some clicks.

Dreamer

Thanks for the link! I'm downloading it now. Should do just what I need.

Stitchawl

Stitchawl · 03-31-2009, 10:11 PM

Heaven's just a click away....

Nick Rapallo's linked Webster's 1913 Dictionary is exactly what I was looking for!

Searchable... I can click on a letter and jump directly to it, a page or two of searching and I'm at the word I need. Fantastic!

Best still is that Nick reports that he is in the process of improving this word treasure. I wonder if anyone has done something similar with a thesaurus?

Nick, a great big thank you to you for all your efforts!

Stitchawl

lilac_jive · 03-31-2009, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stitchawl

Heaven's just a click away....

Nick Rapallo's linked Webster's 1913 Dictionary is exactly what I was looking for!

Searchable... I can click on a letter and jump directly to it, a page or two of searching and I'm at the word I need. Fantastic!

Best still is that Nick reports that he is in the process of improving this word treasure. I wonder if anyone has done something similar with a thesaurus?

Nick, a great big thank you to you for all your efforts!

Stitchawl

I think I need to check this out...

kelly1010 · 03-31-2009, 10:37 PM

I think I will too...that is one thing (probably the only thing) that I liked about the Kindle as opposed to the Sony.

Stitchawl · 04-01-2009, 12:07 AM

It's not the OED, but then, I have no need for the OED!

This dictionary does what "I" need a dictionary to do, quickly and easily. Not quite as fast as a paper dictionary, but a lot lighter...

Stitchawl

03-28-2009, 08:33 PM	#1
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Can you recommend... Hi! Can anyone recommend a good dictionary and a thesaurus that I can use with the Sony 505? I tried downloading one from some site but I couldn't access individual letters unless I made bookmarks for each one! I know there must be a better way. Thanks. Stitchawl

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lilac_jive Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,870 Karma: 27376 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Pennsylvania Device: PRS-505	There really isn't a good one, since there is no search function on the 505. I use a mini dictionary next to my nightstand and write down words, like I've been doing for years...

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Renaldo Addict Posts: 294 Karma: 250590 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Great Pacific Northwest Device: Kindle 3G + WiFi	Yeah, with no search function a dictionary or thesaurus is fairly useless. I'd reccomend a pocket or student dictionary or write it down and check later like lilac_jive suggested.

03-29-2009, 05:34 PM	#4
BookishDreamer Cultural Artist Posts: 1,128 Karma: 12829 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Georgia Device: Sony 505, Kindle 2	I use the Webster's 1913 Dictionary that nrapallo created. The table of contents is the alphabet. Select a letter and it takes you to that section of the dictionary. Take a look at the pictures at the thread I've linked above. You'll see how the hyperlinks work. I'm currently reading a bunch of books written 1890-1930, so the words in the dictionary are appropriate for the time period. I keep the dictionary's TOC bookmarked and a second bookmark to letter "O" to save some clicks. Dreamer

03-31-2009, 10:11 PM	#6
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	Heaven's just a click away.... Nick Rapallo's linked Webster's 1913 Dictionary is exactly what I was looking for! Searchable... I can click on a letter and jump directly to it, a page or two of searching and I'm at the word I need. Fantastic! Best still is that Nick reports that he is in the process of improving this word treasure. I wonder if anyone has done something similar with a thesaurus? Nick, a great big thank you to you for all your efforts! Stitchawl

03-31-2009, 10:37 PM	#8
kelly1010 Book Addict! Posts: 533 Karma: 1070 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: CA Device: Sony PRS-505, iPod Touch, Kindle 3G + Wi-Fi	I think I will too...that is one thing (probably the only thing) that I liked about the Kindle as opposed to the Sony.

04-01-2009, 12:07 AM	#9
Stitchawl Opsimath Posts: 12,344 Karma: 187123287 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand Device: Sony PRS-650, iPhone 5, Kobo Glo, Sony PRS-350, iPad, Samsung Galaxy	It's not the OED, but then, I have no need for the OED! This dictionary does what "I" need a dictionary to do, quickly and easily. Not quite as fast as a paper dictionary, but a lot lighter... Stitchawl

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