Which of the following is not a purpose of a dictionary?

to standardize the language
to provide information
to be a tool for language study
to eliminate dialect and slang

What did mark twain contribute to the history of the novel? select all that apply.

What effect does the revelation of nachiketas's reception of shraddaha in part ii have upon the reader's perception of the unfolding story?

Read the excerpt from “strychnine in the soup,” in which mr. mulliner explains the ending of a mystery novel to a bar patron who is anxious to know the conclusion of the story. “the plumber forgot his snake and had to go back for it,” explained mr. mulliner. ‘‘i trust that this revelation will prove sedative.” “i feel a new man,” said the draught stout. “i’d have lain awake worrying about that murder all night.” explain how a student who did not know the meaning of sedative could infer its definition?