The point is, as much as a good algorithm for random numbers
is far from random, so is the approach to creating a
simple yet effective learning aid for novices cannot be simple.
Both simplicity of language and clarity of narration may require
constant attention. I would think, Simple English Wikipedia
http://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Main_Page
For example, in this case the name "Wordbook" may be appropriate.
It is a synonym for "dictionary", yet conveys simplicity,
smaller scope, less intimidation.
> From: Dan Bron <j...@bron.us>
>
> Oleg wrote:
> > Great sense of humor: that's a training wheels learning aid
> > all right; a book intended to attract newbies, yet requiring
> > a 1913 edition of the Webster dictionary just to comprehend
> > a pun buried in the title.
>
> Well, we do still need a name for the project. I'm thinking of just an
> internal name to refer to the project, rather than the outward title we'll
> give it (that newbies would see). I just want to be able to unambiguously
> refer to "the verbose Dictionary" without having to type that out (or an
> equivalent) every time.
>
> I won't mind whatever name we end up picking, I'd just like a name.
> Proposals welcome!
>
> -Dan
>
> PS: Exegesis is a modern word and is found in modern dictionaries. It's
> just that my default dictionary is dict.org, which limits itself to public
> domain or otherwise unfettered sources, the out-of-copyright 1913 edition of
> Webster's being one of these (while still be useful for the largest majority
> of words).
>
> PPS: I just searched for "exegesis" in the Forum archives, and a couple
> other posters have used it.
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