How Long to Read The Accidental Dictionary

How Long Does it Take to Read The Accidental Dictionary?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read The Accidental Dictionary by Paul Anthony Jones

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Our everyday language is full of surprises; its origins are stranger than you might think. Any word might be knocked and buffeted, subjected to twists and turns, expansions and contractions, happy and unhappy accidents. There are intriguing tales behind even the most familiar terms, and they can say as much about the present as they do the past.Busking, for instance, originally meant piracy. Grin meant to snarl. A bimbo was a man; nice meant ignorant; glamor was magic; and a cupboard was a table. Buxom used to mean obedient; a cloud was a rock; raunchy originally meant dirty.Focusing on one...

How long is The Accidental Dictionary?

The Accidental Dictionary by Paul Anthony Jones is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Accidental Dictionary Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read The Accidental Dictionary aloud.

What Reading Level is The Accidental Dictionary?

The Accidental Dictionary is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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