A Dictionary Of Collective Nouns And Group Terms

Download or read book A Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms written by Ivan George Sparkes and published by Detroit : Gale Research Company. This book was released on 1975 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Exaltation of Larks written by James Lipton and published by Viking Adult. This book was released on 1991 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of "terms of venery," collective nouns. The origin of some of the terms is explained, and more than 250 of the terms are illustrated with engravings by Dürer and Grandville and others.

Download or read book The Boke of Saint Albans written by Juliana Berners and published by . This book was released on 1881 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Compendium of Collective Nouns written by Woop Studios and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-09-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated guide compiles over 2,000 collective nouns and brings them to life in stunningly colorful, graphic artwork from the design dynamos at Woop Studios. Chock-full of treasures of the English language, the diversity of terms collected here covers topics from plants and animals (a parade of elephants, an embarrassment of pandas) to people and things (a pomposity of professors, an exultation of fireworks) and range from the familiar (a pride of lions) to the downright obscure (an ooze of amoebas). Pronunciations, definitions, etymologies, and historical anecdotes make this beautiful book an entertaining read, a standout reference, and a visual treat. Language lovers and art appreciators alike will be captivated by this gem, rich in word and image.

Download or read book Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms written by Ivan George Sparkes and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 1985 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compilation of collective nouns, group terms, and phrases from medieval to modern times that describe companies of persons, birds, insects, animals, professions, and objects.

Download or read book A Tower of Giraffes written by Anna Wright and published by Charlesbridge Publishing. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A drove of pigs, a romp of otters, an ostentation of peacocks, and a tower of giraffes. . . . This clever book introduces young readers to some of the words we use to refer to animals in a group. The ink, watercolor, and fabric collage art is brightly colored and uniquely sets this fun book apart from the crowd. Each page presents information about an animal and its group behavior, such as how geese fly in a V-shape and honk to encourage the leaders, and that sometimes tens of thousand of flamingos meet up in one location. Young readers will have a great time and create a wellspring of new vocabulary words.

Download or read book A Zeal of Zebras written by Woop Studios and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-06-22 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An embarrassment of pandas, a galaxy of starfish, a shiver of sharks...these are all collective nouns used to describe their groups. Woop Studios, acclaimed for their work on the Harry Potter movies, has illustrated these quirky phrases, creating a series of extraordinarily beautiful art that has been collected here for the first time. The colorful introduction to animals and the alphabet is accessible for young children, while the gorgeous, whimsical art and clever wordplay make it perfect for design-savvy parents and inspired gift givers. Longer than the standard picture book, with high design and production values, this is a volume readers will want on their coffee tables in addition to their child's bookshelf.