[PapaBear3625]

I disagree with his idea of kids learning the meanings of words by context. When I went to Catholic school, they gave us dictionaries and expected us to use them.

To expand your vocabulary: (1) Read from the Great Books, and (2) use the dictionary on unfamiliar words (or words which seem to make no sense in the context — there might be another meaning you haven’t learned). It also helps to read the etymology of the word.

[LearsFool]

I disagree with his idea of kids learning the meanings of words by context. When I went to Catholic school, they gave us dictionaries and expected us to use them.

Webster's original 1828 dictionary contains copious quotations (from the Bible and great literature) to demonstrate words in context.

(You can buy a facsimile reprint for $70. It's well worth the price IMHO!)