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Seen in FBDO
This red paperback dictionary is best seen at approximately 00:23:09 in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off as Mr. Rooney rushes into Grace’s office during their phone call with “Mr. Peterson.” The dictionary can be seen in full view near the front of Grace’s desk.
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Later in the film, if you look quickly and carefully, you’ll find the same dictionary standing upright against the window in Mr. Bueller’s office when he stands to view the parade passing below (01:04:44).
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Description
This particular version of Webster’s New World Compact School and Office Dictionary was published by New World Dictionaries/Simon and Schuster in 1982.
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David B. Guralnik served as Editor in Chief for this publication while the easily recognizable cover was designed by Robert Anthony, Inc.
While this dictionary does not necessarily stand out from any others, the back cover notes its strong reputation among some of the best media outlets of the time:
Webster’s New World Compact School and Office Dictionary meets the special needs of those wanting thorough, up-to-date coverage of the current words and terms commonly used in everyday English — an all-in-one, compact, accessible volume. It is based on Webster’s New World Dictionary, Second College Edition, the official reference for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, and hundreds of other leaders among the news media and contains more special features than any other paperback dictionary of its type, including:
- Over 56,000 entries
- Clear, precise definitions
- Authoritative coverage of frequently encountered terms in the sciences, arts, business, and technical and professional fields
- Easy-to-understand pronunciation and spelling guidance
- Common abbreviations
- Foreign words and phrases often used in English writing
- Fascinating word histories (etymologies) that bring contemporary meanings into sharper focus
- Valuable supplements including: tables of weights and measures; a guide to pronunciation; a dictionary of geography; Presidents and Vice-Presidents of the United States; principal foreign cities and cities of the United States
At home, school, or office, Webster’s New World Compact School and Office Dictionary is the perfect dictionary for all of your everyday needs.
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