[nabs-l] Accessible Online Dictionary?

[Jewel S.]

Don't worry about calling me Joy. I am not in the least offended. I
didn't even notice! You could probably call me poop-head and I
wouldn't respond. I am not offended in the least.

~Jewel

On 8/21/10, Ben J. Bloomgren <ben.j.bloomgren at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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