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Dictionary, Thesaurus and Spelling Lookup
Kurzweil 1000 lookup tools let you look up a selected or typed word
in the system dictionary or thesaurus, or hear a word spelled aloud.
When using the Dictionary lookup, you can select a single word or
multiple words, such as, "mother-of-pearl."
The Lookup Dialog
From the Tools menu, choose the Define Word or Use the
Thesaurus options to access the Lookup dialog. Both options use
the same dialog, except that the Replace function is only available
with the Use the Thesaurus option. The Lookup dialog opens with
the following components:
• Word To Be Defined combo box (ALT+W ). When the Lookup
dialog first opens, your cursor is in this combo box, and you hear
the current word. To return to this combo box, press ALT+W .
You can also choose words from the combo box list. The list
contains the last five words you looked up.
• Part of Speech list box (ALT+S). Its dozen options allow you to
return results based on a variety of parts of speech, such as
Slang in the American Heritage Dictionary, as well as a word’s
etymology or idiom usage.
• Dictionary Source list box (ALT+I) or Thesaurus Source
(ALT+T). If you are looking up a definition, the list contains all
installed dictionaries, including bilingual dictionaries. If you are
looking up a synonym, it contains all installed thesauruses.
• Entry text box (read only) contains a definition or entry for the
current word. You can move in this box character-by-character
or word-by-word, and can select text.
• Next button (ALT+N) takes you to the next definition or synonym.
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• Previous button (ALT+P) takes you to the previous definition or
synonym.
• Pronounce button (Alt+O) plays a recording of a person
speaking the word you are looking up. Note: this feature requires
the optional installation of the American Heritage Dictionary
pronunciation WAV files on the product CD, and is available only
for dictionary lookup.
• Anagrams button (Alt+A) presents all the anagrams for the
word you are looking up. If anagrams exist, the Anagrams dialog
opens and Kurzweil 1000 tells you the number of matches
found. Press Tab to go to the Anagram list. Use the Up/Down
arrow keys to hear the list. If you press Enter to select an
anagram, the dictionary dialog now presents the definition of the
selected anagram. Note: this feature requires the optional
installation of the American Heritage Dictionary pronunciation
WAV files on the product CD, and is available only for dictionary
lookup.
• Replace button (ALT+R) replaces a word in the document with a
synonym selected in the Lookup dialog.
• Done button (ALT+D) closes the dialog.
Using Lookup Tools
You can use the lookup command for a word while reading or select
it first then use the lookup command.
To find the definition of a word, words or phrase:
1. From the Tools menu, choose Define a Word, or press
ALT+O+D.
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If there is a document open, the Word Lookup dialog opens
with the current word placed in the Word to be Defined combo
box, and you hear the word to be defined.
You can also choose words from the combo box list. The list
contains previously searched words. You can type a different
word into the combo box as well.
2. To find definitions based on a word’s grammatical or
etymological usage, press TAB to go to the Part of Speech list
and select the desired option.
Note: You cannot use wildcards in conjunction with the Part of
Speech option.
3. Press ENTER.
Kurzweil 1000 returns the results and begins reading the first
definition. You’ll hear the entry number, followed by the
definition.
Notes: When the Dictionary is unable to find the word you
specified, it will suggest another one based on words that have
a similar spelling. For instance, if you look up the word, "braile"
using only one "l," the dictionary will ask if you mean the word,
"braille," containing two l’s. Once you have the definition, you
can press CONTROL+W to copy the entire definition to the
clipboard and paste it into any document, even one in another
application.
4. To go to the Next definition, press ALT+N or ENTER, which
works only when you are in the Entry text box. Other shortcuts
for Next definition are PAGE DOWN and F8.
5. To go to the Previous definition, press ALT+P. Shortcuts for
Previous definition are PAGE UP and F6.
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You can also use CONTROL+HOME to hear the first definition
for a word, or CONTROL+END to hear the last definition.
6. When you are done, press ALT+D for Done or press ESCAPE.
To find the synonyms for a word:
1. From the Tools menu, choose Use the Thesaurus
(ALT+O+U), or use the shortcut SHIFT+F7.
The Word Lookup dialog opens. If there is a document open,
the Word Lookup dialog opens with the current word placed in
the Word to be Defined text box, and you hear the word for
which synonyms will be found. If you look up a word as you read,
Kurzweil 1000 uses the word after the cursor.
2. To find definitions based on a word’s grammatical or
etymological usage, press TAB to go to the Part of Speech list
and select the desired option.
Note: You cannot use wildcards in conjunction with the Part of
Speech option.
3. Press ENTER.
Kurzweil 1000 returns the results and reads the entry number,
followed by the synonym.
4. To go to the Next synonym, press ALT+N or the ENTER key,
which works only when you are in the Entry text box. Other
shortcuts for Next synonym are PAGE DOWN and F8.
5. To go to the Previous synonym, press ALT+P. Shortcuts for
Previous synonym are PAGE UP and F6.
6. When you are done, press ALT+D for Done or press ESCAPE.
To look up a typed word:
1. Do one of the following:
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To look up a definition:
From the Tools menu, choose Define a Word (ALT+O +D), or
use the shortcut CONTROL+D.
To look up a synonym:
From the Tools menu, choose Use the Thesaurus (ALT+O+U),
or use the shortcut SHIFT+F7.
The Word Lookup dialog opens with your cursor in the Word to
be Defined combo box. If there is a word from a previous
search, Kurzweil 1000 reports it.
2. Type the desired word to look up, then press ENTER.
You can also choose words from the combo box list. The list
contains the last five words you looked up.
3. When you are done, press ALT+D for Done or press ESCAPE.
Note: You can continue to look up other words by returning to
the Word to be Defined text box (ALT+W ), then typing a new
word.
Finding Anagrams for a Word
When defining a word (Alt+O+D), you can look up anagrams for the
word by pressing Alt+A in the dialog. Note: this feature requires the
optional installation of the American Heritage Dictionary
pronunciation WAV files on the product CD, and is available only for
dictionary lookup.
Hearing a Word’s Pronunciation
When defining a word (Alt+O+D), you hear a person pronouncing
the word by pressing Alt+O in the dialog. Note: this feature requires
the optional installation of the American Heritage Dictionary
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pronunciation WAV files on the product CD, and is available only for
dictionary lookup.
Using Wildcard Characters in Your Lookup
When working with computers, wildcard characters can save time
and help you broaden or narrow searches. You can use the
question mark as a wildcard for one letter character, or an asterisk
for multiple letters when typing the word to be defined or the word
for which you want the synonyms in the lookup dialog.
Using wildcard characters can help you spell words. Suppose you
want to find the correct spelling for the word "image," but are not
sure which second vowel to use. In the Dictionary lookup dialog,
you could specify an i, an m, a question mark, then g and e for your
search. Kurzweil 1000 responds with the word "image."
Suppose you want to find words that begin with i and m and end
with t, i, o, n. Type an i, an m, an asterisk, then t, i, o, n. Kurzweil
1000 tells you the number of matches found. Press TAB to go to the
list of words, and the UP and DOWN ARROW keys to go through
the list. In this example, the list includes the words "imagination"
and "imitation." Press ENTER when you hear the word you want.
Kurzweil 1000 then responds with the definition or synonym.
Note: If there are more than 500 matches, Kurzweil 1000 asks you
to refine your search.
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Switching Between Definitions and Synonyms
There may be times when you want to look up a word’s definition,
and then its synonym, or vice versa. While you have one type of
Lookup dialog open, you can specify the other type.
To look up the synonym of a word while in the definition dialog,
press SHIFT+F7.
To hear the definition of a word while in the synonym dialog, press
link CONTROL+D.
Note: The Lookup functions work for the current word, so be sure
the cursor is within the desired word or immediately before it.
Placing Lookup Entries into Your Document
To place a synonym into your document:
1. Position the cursor within or just before the word for which you
want to find a synonym.
2. Open the Tools menu and choose Use the Thesaurus or
press ALT+O+U.
The Synonym Lookup dialog opens.
3. To hear the first synonym press ENTER.
4. Continue to press ENTER to hear the list of synonyms. Press
Page Up to move backwards in the list.
5. When you hear the desired synonym, press ALT+R for Replace
to make the replacement and close the dialog. This action does
not include the synonym number.
If you decide not to replace the word, press ALT+D for Done or
ESC to close the dialog without making a change.
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Note: The Thesaurus Replace function does not take into account
the form of the word in the document. If the original word is plural,
for example, the replacement synonym could be singular.
To paste a given definition into the current document:
1. Position the cursor within or just before the word for which you
want to define.
2. Open the Tools menu and choose Define a Word or press
ALT+O+D.
3. To hear the first definition, press ENTER.
4. Continue to press ENTER or ALT+N to hear the list of
definitions. Press ALT+P to hear a previous definition.
5. Press CONTROL+C on the keyboard when you hear the entry
you want. This action does not copy the definition number.
6. Press ALT+D or ESC to close the Lookup dialog, and return to
the document.
7. Position the cursor at the location where you want to paste the
entry, then press CONTROL+V.
Hearing a Word’s Spelling
Find the word you want to spell, then open the Read menu and
choose Spell, or press ALT+R +L. You must manually restart
reading.
Normally the shortcut for Spell is CONTROL+L. If, however, you
chose to use shortcuts that emphasize format editing, the shortcut
is CONTROL+F12. You can also use CONTROL+L to hear
Kurzweil 1000 spell the contents of text boxes and lists. Use
SHIFT+CONTROL+L to hear the word spelled using a word
alphabet.
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Using an Encyclopedia
In addition to dictionary and thesaurus searches, you can look up
information from online encyclopedias.
Encyclopedia articles are actually one-page document files. You
can read them, edit them, or save them. They may also contain
links, which you can follow to find related information elsewhere in
the document or to open other articles and Web sites. For
information about working with links, go to Chapter 5, Document
Navigation Tools and Methods.
The Use Encyclopedia item on the Online menu enables you to
access articles from the following online encyclopedias.
Wikipedia (English and German), a free Web encyclopedia
Encyclopaedia Britannica ($)
Encyclopaedia Britannica Student ($)
Bartlett’s, Columbia, Simpson’s, and Respectfully Quoted
Quotations
Merriam Webster’s Medical Dictionary
Note: A dollar sign at the end of a name indicates that access to
that encyclopedia requires a subscription and may require a user
name and password. If you use the subscription-based references
often, you can save the user name and password in a settings file.
For more information on settings, go to Chapter 12, Working with
Settings.
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To find an encyclopedia article:
1. Open the Online menu and choose Use an Encyclopedia or
press ALT+N+E.
The Encyclopedia dialog opens with the cursor in the Keywords
combo box.
2. Type the keyword or phrase you want to look up.
You can also choose keywords from the combo box list. The list
contains search terms from up to your last ten searches.
3. Press TAB or ALT+E to go to the Encyclopedia list and select
the encyclopedia you want to search.
4. Press ENTER to begin the search.
Kurzweil 1000 opens the related article and begins reading. If
there are multiple articles, Kurzweil 1000 presents the titles from
which you can make a selection. You can select multiple articles
from the list. Kurzweil 1000 downloads and opens each article
as a separate document.
If Kurzweil 1000 is unable to find an article for your topic or if
there are problems with the encyclopedia Web site, it returns an
error message.
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