Download or read book NTC's Compact English Dictionary written by Richard A. Spears and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2000-11-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introducing the single most important and convenient tool for beginners striving to master American English. NTC's Compact English Dictionary encompasses a basic core vocabulary of more than 6,800 words and phrases. It presents simplified definitions and example sentences for each sense in every entry. Irregular forms of nouns and verbs appear as separate entries. Shows spelling of adverbs as well as comparative and superlative forms.