Webster's new standard dictionary of the english language ; adapted for all grammar and commom school grades : contains hundreds of new words definitions, pronunciation, synonyms, etymology, biographical, geographical departments, classical and biblical names, musical terms, foreign phrases, english word building, rules in orthography, abbreviations, metric system with conversion tables, proofrreading, full page plates: constellations, mathematical figures, laces, architecture, columns, U. S. department seals, technical characters and symbols, the hemispheres. Baseda on the original Webster and other eminent authorities / compiled by E. T. Roe, Ll. B. with the assistance of prominent specialists awarded gold metals and diplomas at World's expositions. Hyghly endorsed by leading educators - Webster, Noah, 1758-1843