Fowler H.W. A dictionary of modern English

London: Oxford at the Clarendon Press, 1928. — 757 p.A Dictionary of Modern English Usage is a style guide to British English usage, pronunciation, and writing. It covers topics such as plurals and literary technique, distinctions among like words (homonyms and synonyms), and the use of foreign terms. This book is intended for general; students and teachers of English; anyone wanting guidance on the correct use of English.