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The ReadingPen Application
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For a guide to the phonetic symbols used in the
dictionary, select Pronunciation Guide from the
Help menu.
4. Definitions
If the headword has more than one definition for a
particular part of speech, each definition is numbered,
with the most common definition appearing first.
Definitions of the verb form of the headword 'try'
5. Parts of Speech
Categories of words that describe their specific
grammatical function, e.g. nouns, verbs and
adjectives. Some dictionary entries contain several
parts of speech.
The different parts of speech of the word ‘blame’
6. Idioms and phrasal verbs
Expressions or phrases usually composed of a
sequence of words. They can be identified:
a. Automatically within a sentence (scanned/typed).
b. By scrolling through the dictionary entry of the first
word of the sequence.
When you scan or enter an idiom or phrasal verb, it
will appear in the Text Screen. Highlight the first word
of the sequence and tap on it with the stylus or press
ENT. The entire sequence will appear in the Word
Screen. This will only occur if the sequence has a
corresponding dictionary entry.