[nabs-l] Accessible Online Dictionary?

Ben J. Bloomgren ben.j.bloomgren at gmail.com
Sat Aug 21 04:00:50 UTC 2010


I could start a whole thread on Wikipedia, but I tell you! For linguistical 
information, it is a treasure trove! Obviously, use the references that are 
provided. That's how to get around the Wikipedia nonsense.

Ben
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jorge Paez" <jorgeapaez at mac.com>
To: <jsorozco at gmail.com>; "National Association of Blind Students mailing 
list" <nabs-l at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 09:13
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Accessible Online Dictionary?


> Joe:
> I'm not one to hate on Wikipedia, but I am aware that, at least in NY, 
> starting in 9th grade you can be expelled for using it.
>
> So, wouldn't be surprised if colleges banned it too.
>
>
>
> On Aug 19, 2010, at 11:56 AM, Joe Orozco wrote:
>
>> I'll look around, see if I can find a plain text dictionary.  I don't 
>> know
>> if Dictionary.com has a mobile interface, but that might be a possible
>> solution.  Also, not to add to your technology pile, but the Franklin
>> Language Master is an excellent tool.  Mine broke a few years back, and I
>> still have it on my list of things to get.  It's a dictionary and then 
>> some
>> and talks out of the box, though its price is a little beyond what one 
>> would
>> pay for a hardcopy at a bookstore, $400 or so.  Still, if you're planning 
>> on
>> doing professional writing in your future, which gathering from your 
>> posts
>> on Stylist this would appear to be the case, it would seem like something 
>> to
>> add to your list of equipment for your counselor.  And, come on!  Don't 
>> hate
>> on Wikipedia!  It's helped me make sense out of many a complicated 
>> concepts!
>> (grin)
>>
>> Joe
>>
>> "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their 
>> sleeves,
>> some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Jewel S. [mailto:herekittykat2 at gmail.com]
>> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 11:15 AM
>> To: jsorozco at gmail.com; National Association of Blind Students
>> mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] Accessible Online Dictionary?
>>
>> The Google serach is what I was doing, but I don't consider that a
>> reliable source, since they quote wikipedia and wikipedia's dictionary
>> as good sources...I don't think that's a good source of prper
>> definitions. I also had difficulty navigating dictionary.com and the
>> online Merriam-Webster. I guess it's just me, but all those
>> advertisements really get in the way! Any tips for quick navigation?
>> Is there anywhere I can get a dictionary program for my comuter for a
>> low price, or an inexpensive talking handheld dictionary? These
>> definitions took me nearly an hour, and there were only 10 of them!
>> This task should not take me more than 15 minutes, I think. I have
>> more important homework to get to.
>>
>> ~Jewel
>>
>> On 8/19/10, Joe Orozco <jsorozco at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> In Google, in the search box, type the word "define" followed
>> by a colon.
>>> Then enter the word or phrase you're interested in researching.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>> Joe
>>>
>>> "Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up
>> their sleeves,
>>> some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all."--Sam Ewing
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org
>>> [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Jewel S.
>>> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 10:30 AM
>>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>> Subject: [nabs-l] Accessible Online Dictionary?
>>>
>>> Hey guys, does anyone know a good online dictionary? I gotta do
>>> definitions for my English class, and I'm getting tired of Googling
>>> "define <word>" and getting all these websites that I can't seem to
>>> find the definition on...how hard can it be to look up a definition?
>>> This is supposed to be an easy task, but it's turning into harder work
>>> than the rest!
>>>
>>> ~Jewel
>>>
>>> --
>>> ~Jewel
>>> Check out my blog about accessibility for the blind!
>>> Treasure Chest for the Blind: http://blindtreasurechest.blogspot.com
>>>
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>> -- 
>> ~Jewel
>> Check out my blog about accessibility for the blind!
>> Treasure Chest for the Blind: http://blindtreasurechest.blogspot.com
>>
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