Re: Does the International pack have a UK English dictionary?
Hi On Monday 22 May 2006 at 5:27:31 PM, in mid:[EMAIL PROTECTED], Ben Allen wrote: ... but then again I can always correct it. Which kinda defeats the point of having a dictionary / spell checker (-: -- Best regards, MFPA Yellow snow is not lemon flavoured Using The Bat! v3.0.1.33 on Windows XP 5.1 Build 2600 Service Pack 1 Current version is 3.80.06 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re[2]: Does the International pack have a UK English dictionary?
Howdy MFPA, Friday, May 19, 2006, 10:23:16 PM, MFPA wrotened: Times change. MFPA Yes, when I was very young it was trendy and modern to use -ise. MFPA -ize was still about but generally going out of fashion. MFPA Throughout my school/college career -ize generally cropped up only MFPA in old or American texts (except for some reason in the past MFPA tense, -ized was much in evidence). MFPA A couple of decades later and -ize has gained in popularity once MFPA more. I remain convinced this is due to dodgy spell-checkers. ;-) Its one of those interesting things with languages... especially the English Language, which lets face it has borrowed words and phrases from most languages (French, Latin, Saxon etc etc.), that they are in a permanent state of flux. To the best of my knowledge the suffix -ize is Americanism, but it did exist in one or two words in the English version of English. It's basically a different dialect of the same language. However to put American spellings in the British English section of the International Dictionary does seem wrong... but then again I can always correct it. -- Have Fun, Ben Allen [EMAIL PROTECTED] crashing The Bat! v3.80.03 falling out of mid air with Windows XP 5.1 Build 2600 Service Pack 2 I ate a man's brain because he said I was stupider then him, and you know what, now I feel smarter. Isn't that neat? Current version is 3.80.06 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: Does the International pack have a UK English dictionary?
Hi On Thursday 4 May 2006 at 3:32:04 AM, in mid:[EMAIL PROTECTED], Paul Berger wrote: There was an in-depth discussion here a few months ago. I don't remember the details, but they supported the -ize ending in nearly all uses. My understanding is that while -ize is standard in the US, in most cases in the UK it is merely an acceptable alternative to the usual -ise form. (I repeat my previous comment that to whom it is acceptable has never been clear.) I can see an argument for supporting a spelling that is standard one side of the pond and acceptable the other side... Harrap's Dictionary of English Usage Never heard of it. Times change. Yes, when I was very young it was trendy and modern to use -ise. -ize was still about but generally going out of fashion. Throughout my school/college career -ize generally cropped up only in old or American texts (except for some reason in the past tense, -ized was much in evidence). A couple of decades later and -ize has gained in popularity once more. I remain convinced this is due to dodgy spell-checkers. ;-) -- Best regards, MFPA Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative Using The Bat! v3.0.1.33 on Windows XP 5.1 Build 2600 Service Pack 1 Current version is 3.80.06 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re[2]: Does the International pack have a UK English dictionary?
Hello [EMAIL PROTECTED], Saturday, May 20, 2006, 7:23:16 AM, you wrote: M Hi M On Thursday 4 May 2006 at 3:32:04 AM, in M mid:[EMAIL PROTECTED], Paul Berger wrote: There was an in-depth discussion here a few months ago. I don't remember the details, but they supported the -ize ending in nearly all uses. M My understanding is that while -ize is standard in the US, in most M cases in the UK it is merely an acceptable alternative to the M usual -ise form. (I repeat my previous comment that to whom it is M acceptable has never been clear.) M I can see an argument for supporting a spelling that is standard M one side of the pond and acceptable the other side... Harrap's Dictionary of English Usage M Never heard of it. Times change. M Yes, when I was very young it was trendy and modern to use -ise. M -ize was still about but generally going out of fashion. M Throughout my school/college career -ize generally cropped up only M in old or American texts (except for some reason in the past M tense, -ized was much in evidence). M A couple of decades later and -ize has gained in popularity once M more. I remain convinced this is due to dodgy spell-checkers. ;-) I see your point of view. I have no strong feelings either way. -- Paul - Using The Bat! v3.71.03 on Windows XP 5.1 Build 2600 Service Pack 2 ...If people from Poland are called Poles, why aren't people from Holland called Holes? Current version is 3.80.06 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: Does the International pack have a UK English dictionary?
Hi On Monday 1 May 2006 at 4:45:58 AM, in mid:[EMAIL PROTECTED], Paul Berger wrote: Yes, British English. Unless it has changed since the version I have, you will find lots of spellings that are acceptable in UK English but more usually seen in US English, such as -ize endings instead of -ise... Acceptable to whom is anybody's guess, since the UK has no equivalent of L'Acadamie Francaise. -- Best regards, MFPA The truth is out there. Using The Bat! v3.0.1.33 on Windows XP 5.1 Build 2600 Service Pack 1 Current version is 3.71.03 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re[2]: Does the International pack have a UK English dictionary?
Hello [EMAIL PROTECTED], Thursday, May 4, 2006, 3:27:30 AM, you wrote: M Hi M On Monday 1 May 2006 at 4:45:58 AM, in M mid:[EMAIL PROTECTED], Paul Berger M wrote: Yes, British English. M Unless it has changed since the version I have, you will find lots M of spellings that are acceptable in UK English but more usually M seen in US English, such as -ize endings instead of -ise... M Acceptable to whom is anybody's guess, since the UK has no M equivalent of L'Acadamie Francaise. Hi MFPA. There was an in-depth discussion here a few months ago. I don't remember the details, but they supported the -ize ending in nearly all uses. Harrap's Dictionary of English Usage also prefers -ize with a list of 44 exceptions. Also a simple rule of thumb that if a verb can form a noun ending in -ation, then the verb should be spelled -ize. Times change. -- Paul - Using The Bat! v3.71.03 on Windows XP 5.1 Build 2600 Service Pack 2 ...Money doesn't bring you happiness, but it enables you to look for it in more places. Current version is 3.71.03 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Does the International pack have a UK English dictionary?
Does the International pack have a UK English dictionary? -- Marten Gallagher Annery Kiln Web Design www.annerykiln.co.uk Using The Bat! 3.71.03 with POPFile 0.22.4 on Windows XP 5.1 tbudl@thebat.dutaint.com Current version is 3.71.03 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: Does the International pack have a UK English dictionary?
Hello [EMAIL PROTECTED], Monday, May 1, 2006, 5:20:58 AM, you wrote: MG Does the International pack have a UK English dictionary? Yes, British English. -- Paul - Using The Bat! v3.71.03 on Windows XP 5.1 Build 2600 Service Pack 2 ...Circular Definition: see Definition, Circular. Current version is 3.71.03 | 'Using TBUDL' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
English dictionary
My copy of The Bat only offers a US dictionary, which is of limited use to me. Where can I get an English dictionary? The Help file, which must be The Bat's weakest feature (I've just spent an hour trying to find out how to edit an e-mail in the Outbox), is of no help. TIA -- Paul Richardson Using The Bat! v1.62r on Windows 2000 5.0 Build 2195 Service Pack 3 Current version is 1.62r | Using TBUDL information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: English dictionary
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Hi Paul, @3-Aug-2003, 18:05 Paul Richardson [PR] in mid:[EMAIL PROTECTED] said: PR My copy of The Bat only offers a US dictionary, which is of PR limited use to me. Where can I get an English dictionary? You need to install the International Support Pack to enable British English dictionaries. You can download this from the FTP site or from http://www.ritlabs.com/the_bat/download.html PR The Help file, which must be The Bat's weakest feature (I've PR just spent an hour trying to find out how to edit an e-mail in PR the Outbox), Just double click on the message in the message list. - -- Cheers -- .\\arck D Pearlstone -- List moderator TB! v2.0 Beta/1 on Windows XP 5.1.2600 Service Pack 1 -BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE- Version: PGPsdk version 1.7.1 (C) 1997-1999 Network Associates, Inc. and its affiliated companies. iQA/AwUBPy1LYjnkJKuSnc2gEQIo/QCg+lM2OpSa7BS5vlswypHWtEU0irkAnj/m F6FwsTuA5+40RnFMT9BzPk+w =uBYT -END PGP SIGNATURE- Current version is 1.62r | Using TBUDL information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
Re: English dictionary
Marck D Pearlstone wrote: You need to install the International Support Pack to enable British English dictionaries. TVM I thought there might be an easier option. This file is bigger than the program file (!) and contains masses of stuff which is of no use to me. Just double click on the message in the message list. TVM again. That escaped me. The solution I eventually found was a context menu click with the message highlighted. -- Paul Richardson Current version is 1.62r | Using TBUDL information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html
