• Allwords.com

Virtual English dictionary provides multilingual word search results in Dutch, French, German, Italian and Spanish.

• AltaVista - Babel Fish Translation

Key in a URL or text to be translated between English and French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian or Spanish.

• ARTFL Project - Roget's Thesaurus Search Form

Electronic version of print publication is searchable by headword or full text. Includes hypertext cross references.

• ArtLex

Dictionary of visual arts defines thousands of art terms, with text, illustrations, quotations, pronunciation and links to other resources.

• Bartleby.com - Elements of Style

Make use of this electronic version of William Strunk Jr.'s widely acclaimed guide to elegant writing. WORLD DICTIONARIES

• Ben Shisler's Dictionary of English Phonesthemes

Dictionary contains a list of all the English words that are "phonesthetic," which the author defines as a words' sound conveys its meaning.

• Bob's Byway - Glossary of Poetic Terms

Guide to phonetic pronunciation, definitions and poetic quotations from famous writers. Index of terms is cross-referenced.

• Clear Ink SpellWeb

Instantly tabulates the relative popularity of words, alternative spellings and phrases on the Web. Fun, functional and informative.

• Dictionary of Symbols in Dreams - Dream Interpretation

Dictionary of symbols commonly found in dreams assists users in interpreting their unconscious thoughts and desires.

• Dictionary.com

Access easy-to-use dictionaries, including medical and language and a thesaurus, along with links to essential reference materials.

• DTIC - Dictionary of Military Terms

Complete listing of US military and related terms and acronyms with their definitions. From the Defense Technical Information Center.

• Duhaime's Legal Dictionary

Lawyer offers an alphabetical listing of common legal terms defined in simple language. Maintained by World Wide Legal Information Association.

• Early Modern English Dictionaries Database

Makes available dictionaries, glossaries and encyclopedias published in England between 1500 and 1600. Out of the University of Toronto.

• English/Cockney Rhyming Slang

Search this dictionary of rhyming slang, both Cockney and plain, plus euphemisms and explanations.

• Getty Research Inst. - Thesaurus of Geographic Names

Learn the vernacular and historical names of places, as well as location coordinates and types.

• Imperial College - Free Online Dictionary of Computing

Supplies more than 12,000 cross-referenced definitions with related terms. Find out the latest word added and submit word suggestions.

• Information Please

Search or browse a series of almanacs organized by subject areas. Includes the Columbia Encyclopedia and Random House College Dictionary.

• InvestorWords - Investing Glossary

Defines everything from AAA to 52-week low, with more than 5,000 investing terms. Especially helpful for finance beginners.

• June29.com - Internet Dictionary Project

- Assist in the translation of English words into other languages. Searchable dictionaries in a variety of languages.

• LibrarySpot

Collection of reference and research materials. Provides links to dictionaries, thesauruses, phrase-finders and related resources.

• Lycos RhymeZone

Test the agility of this simple utility. Enter a word and retrieve a number of rhyming responses.

• MedicineNet

Browse this A-to-Z layperson's glossary of medical terms and follow links to more detailed information.

• Merriam-Webster OnLine

Merriam-Webster Language Center provides a dictionary, thesaurus and variety of word games and products.

• MSN Encarta - Reference and Education

Follow links to a dictionary, an encyclopedia, an atlas, educational resources, college info, testing services and the Internet library.

• MSN Encarta - World English Dictionary

North American version of the Encarta dictionary includes audio files, which allow the user to hear each word being spoken.

• NASA Thesaurus

Electronic version of the paper edition. Select the required word from the alphabetical list, and retrieve related terms.

• Nonsensicon Dictionary of Nonexistent Words

Humorous dictionary/encyclopedia provides listings and definitions of words that don't exist. Try the nonsensical word generator.

• OneLook Dictionaries

Search over 20 dictionaries and 100,000 words at once. Or target your category with specific category dictionaries.

• Roget's Internet Thesaurus

Online version of the famous reference work. Browse the six main classes of words and search the main index.

• Scottish Slang Productions

Browse a small collection of Scottish slang presented in RealAudio format.

• Sheffield Hallam University - Phrase Finder

Does for phrases what a thesaurus does for words. Give it a word and retrieve a list of related phrases.

• Skeptic's Dictionary, The

More than 300 skeptical definitions and essays on occult, paranormal and pseudoscientific ideas and practices. From abracadabra to zombies.

• Steven Morgan Friedman's Cliche Finder

Searchable index of more than 3300 cliches. Engine returns phrases corresponding to entries, with definitions and a cliche randomizer.

• Ted Duckworth's Dictionary of Slang

Search a collection of current British slang, with etymologies, an introduction and bibliography. Submit words for inclusion.

• Travlang's Translating Dictionaries

Access translating dictionaries for more than 15 languages free of charge. Includes Esperanto, Frisian and Latin.

• Travlang's Translating Dictionaries

Access translating dictionaries for more than 15 languages free of charge. Includes Esperanto, Frisian and Latin.

• UC San Diego - Hypertext Webster Gateway

Search engine finds dictionary definition for the exact or approximate selected word. Hyperlink to related words.

• United T's - Original Homeboyz Guide to Street Slang

Check out a short excerpt from a book translating all the tight slang into plain English. Find ordering information.

• Univ. of Wolverhampton - WWlib, American English

Dictionary and guide to differences in spelling, pronunciation and usage between British English and American English.

• Univ. of Wisconsin - Dictionary of Am. Regional English

Dictionary project aims to pin down all of America's regional slang. Take quizzes on its contents and view sample entries.

• Visual Thesaurus

Explore relationships within the English language by viewing a spatial map of linguistic meaning. Contains more than 90,000 words and phrases.

• Voycabulary.com

Look up word definitions, synonyms and translations using this virtual reference book, which operates in 11 languages.

• Washington Univ. - Dictionary of Philosophy of Mind

Search for short descriptions of terms and phrases, with links to discussion and reference. Includes a bookstore and biographies.

• Web of Online Dictionaries

Index of dictionaries, thesauri and resources for linguistic fun. Includes hundreds of foreign languages and technical dictionaries.

• Wordsmyth - Educational Dictionary, Thesaurus

Integrated dictionary and thesaurus that connects you to related concepts. Search for exact or approximate matches.

• WriteExpress - Online Rhyming Dictionary

- Generates words that rhyme with syllables entered into the form. Links to poetry and songwriting resources.

• WWWebster Dictionary

Online version of the Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary. Simply enter keywords for a comprehensive definition, with thesaurus option.

• York University - Cool Word of the Day

Learn a new word daily, view previous day's words and submit a cool word of your own.