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American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
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Lingro - translate or get English definitions of words on any web site
Merriam Webster - online dictionary and thesaurus
OneAcross - crossword puzzle dictionary
OneLook - includes a reverse dictionary - search for words by their definitions
Roget's II: The New Thesaurus
Word Spy - Recently coined words and phrases, old words that are being used in new ways, and existing words that have enjoyed a recent renaissance.

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211 and related services- First Call for Help / 211 United Way (metro area) | MinnesotaHelp.info (statewide)
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Grolier Encyclopedias - Access from inside the library | Access from outside the library
The Canadian Encyclopedia - The site contains the complete text of the acclaimed Canadian Encyclopedia in English and French, the text of the Junior Encyclopedia of Canada (in English only), numerous interactivities, feature articles, games, the Canucklehead Quiz, and an extensive timeline of Canadian and world events.