Research & Reference Material Updated. Ready for 07-08 school year. Numbers may have shuffled during the summer update. To quickly search for an old favorite, click Edit, Find on This Page in the Menu Bar. Little Explorers Picture Dictionary Searchasaurus Online research we use at school. You'll need a password from your teacher to use this at home. Merriam Webster's Online Dictionary and Thesaurus A student version is available at Word Central. In the Learner's Dictionary visit the Perfect Pronunciation section for homonym practice and exercises. Dictionary.com Online Dictionary, thesaurus, translator, games, and more. Wordsmyth Free registration required for full access to fantastic features such as "Map an Entry" - dictionary skills and the "Vocabulary Quiz Maker". One Look Enter a word and see links to that information in several resources. A Reverse Dictionary feature is offered. The Free Dictionary Try the spelling bee. 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