This one-volume reference book combines a mid-range dictionary and thesaurus in a parallel text format, enabling the user to find both the dictionary and thesaurus entries on the same page. Because of this practical arrangement of text, meanings, spelling, pronunciation, usage, and a range of alternative words can be found in one place without further looking up. The dictionary text has been chosen to give coverage in a concise and clear style. The thesaurus entries complement this text and provide a generous range of alternative words and phrases covering the full range of meaning and use.