Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language

Covers have a lot of old creases; cover and pages are bumped; spine is creased, worn and bumped from use; pages tanned a name inked on first page. "More individual entries than other pocket-size dictionary; the only pocket-size dictionary giving the origins of words; Fullest, clearest, most up-to-date definitions in large easy-to-read type; Biggest listing of geographical, biographical, technical and scientific terms, abbreviations and foreign terms; Generous use of specific examples to illuminate and clarify definitions; Full treatment of idiomatic usage, colloquialisms and slang terms; the most detailed pronunciation key (3 full lines on every double page spread); One alphabetical arrangement (all entries are contained in one comprehensive listing for convenient reference); A comprehensive list of synonyms; 300 illustrations! Clear, modern and most useful; Most up-to-date dictionary published in pocket-sized format.".