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English words

by Robert Stockwell and Donka Minkova (2001)

About this book

English Words is both an introduction to some of the basic principles of linguistic analysis and a helpful manual for vocabulary discernment and enrichment.

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreEnglish words Lead Character

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