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| album |
a book with blank pages or empty pockets in which a collection can be placed. An album can hold photographs, stamps, or mementos. [1/2 definitions] |
| almanac |
a book of interesting and useful facts about many different subjects. [2 definitions] |
| appendix |
a section at the end of a book or magazine article that gives more information. [1/2 definitions] |
| article |
a piece of writing on a particular subject that appears in a newspaper, magazine, or book. [1/4 definitions] |
| atlas |
a book of maps, tables, or charts. [1/2 definitions] |
| author |
the writer of a book, play, story, or other written work. |
| Bible |
(l.c.) any book or text that is considered authoritative or official. [1/3 definitions] |
| booklet |
a small book with paper covers; pamphlet. |
| bookmark |
a strip of leather, ribbon, or paper placed between pages to mark a place in a book. |
| call number |
a series of numbers or numbers and letters used to locate a book in a library. |
| caption |
the words that describe a picture or graph in a magazine, book, or newspaper. |
| catalog |
an organized list of things such as book titles, goods for sale, or other items. Catalogs usually give a short description of each item on the list. [2 definitions] |
| chapter |
one of the main parts of a book. Chapters are usually numbered or given a title. [1/2 definitions] |
| come out |
to be published or brought out, as a book. [1/5 definitions] |
| comic |
(plural) one or more series of cartoons, or a book, magazine, or newspaper section that contains such series. [1/3 definitions] |
| comic book |
a book or magazine that contains a series of cartoons that tell a story. Some comic books tell funny stories, but many comic books are about adventure, love, or other things. |
| content1 |
(usually plural) the topics or chapters in a book or other written work. [1/4 definitions] |
| cookbook |
a book of recipes, directions for cooking, and other information about food. |
| cross reference |
a reference from one part of a book, index, or file to another part that contains additional or related information. |
| cross-reference |
to give a reference to in a book or other written work. |
| diary |
a book for recording such events. [1/2 definitions] |
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