Based on the unabridged Third
     Places considerable emphasis on contemporary pronunciation
       and definitions
     A history of words is usually given, along with the date when
       the word first appeared

 AUTHORITY:

     Published by a reputable publisher of reference books

 ARRANGED:

     The English Language in the Dictionary
     Guide to Pronunciation
     Pronunciation Symbols
     Abbreviation & Symbols for Chemical Elements
     Foreign Words and Phrases
     Biographical Names
     Geographical Names
     Signs and Symbols
     A Handbook of Styles

 REFERENCE QUESTIONS:

     What does guten Tag stand for? [ = good day - German p. 1392 ]

     Give the location of DuLuth.
       [ = city in Minn. near Lake Superior p. 1463 ]

     It is interesting that this small dictionary includes biographical names
       What is the first name of Montessori and when was she born?
       [ = Maria - 1870 p. 1425 ]

     This is a chance of a life-time to intoduce a foreign head of government.
       How would you introduce Prime Minister Tony Blair?
       [ = His Excellency Tony Blair Prime Minister of England p. 1552 ]

     There is a difference between a hyphen and a dash, locate examples.
       of explanation [ = p. 1537-1538 ]

     How do you pronounce k? [ = German ich p. 38a ]