How Long to Read More Than Words: The Making of the Macquarie Dictionary

How Long Does it Take to Read More Than Words: The Making of the Macquarie Dictionary?

It takes the average reader 5 hours to read More Than Words: The Making of the Macquarie Dictionary by Pat Manser

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Description

'The Editorial Committee of the dictionary of Australian English, led by Arthur Delbridge, were adamant that their dictionary was to be descriptive. It was an important point of difference from traditional dictionary policy. This dictionary would give an account of Australian English as it was heard and written. We wanted it all: spoken, written, technical, polite, rude. The speech of labourers, the jargon of merchants, swearwords, Australianisms, as well as the basic core of English vocabulary.' The idea for a dictionary of Australian English was conceived in the 1960s, but it wasn't until...

How long is More Than Words: The Making of the Macquarie Dictionary?

More Than Words: The Making of the Macquarie Dictionary by Pat Manser is 300 pages long, and a total of 75,000 words.

This makes it 101% the length of the average book. It also has 92% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read More Than Words: The Making of the Macquarie Dictionary Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 49 minutes to read More Than Words: The Making of the Macquarie Dictionary aloud.

What Reading Level is More Than Words: The Making of the Macquarie Dictionary?

More Than Words: The Making of the Macquarie Dictionary is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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