Oxford - Dictionary 4th Edition

But then you see the best part: You copy that structure. You write: "As a consequence of pollution, the ice is melting."

First published in 1989 (with a major reprint/update cycle running through the early 90s), the 4th edition arrived at a fascinating crossroads in linguistic history. It was analog, but modern. It was academic, but accessible. If you ask any ESL teacher over the age of 40 which dictionary they cut their teeth on, nine out of ten will point to the distinctive, often dog-eared, red-covered brick that was OALD 4E. oxford dictionary 4th edition

You flip to the "C" section. Your thumb finds the tab. You run your finger down the page. You find consequence . You see the phonetic symbol for stress (the little vertical line). You read the definition: "Something that follows from an action or condition." But then you see the best part: You copy that structure

Published: April 18, 2026 Category: Language, Reference Books, Nostalgia It was academic, but accessible