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Dent Susie: Weird Words

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: Susie Dent is here to take children on a rip-roaring tour through some of the most astonishing, amusing and sometimes quite revolting backgrounds of English words. Did you know, for instance, that 'fizzle' originally meant to break wind silently? Over time, it came to describe a weak, spluttering, hissing sound. And you might think that 'ain't' isn't a word you should use, but it is thought the…

Dent Susie: What Made the Crocodile Cry? 101 Questions About the English Language

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: Sparkling with insight and linguistic curiosity, this delightful compendium answers 101 of the most intriguing questions about the English language, from word origins and spelling to grammar and usage. Irresistible to anyone with an interest in the words around them.