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How did a dictionary begin to exist? Read the legend below.

The Legend of Dictionary

by: Ruel B. Diaz

A long time ago, people have no idea about words and their

meanings.

Dicson Nary, a migrant who loved traveling the world, saw a small

group of people talking with each other. He wondered what they were

talking about. His curiosity started then. He began listening to others’

conversations, and day by day, new words were being added on his list.

He was very patient searching for new words. He went to the different

parts of the world looking for words that can be added on his word list. He

continued searching for words. One day, he visited Merriam Webster, the

most intelligent man in the world to ask for help.

“I have listed words but how could this be used by the people

easily?’’, asked by Dicson. The two great men arrived into the idea of

listing words in a way the alphabet is ordered. Dicson never stopped

looking for words. He didn’t notice that the number of words on his list are

becoming more and more. People used to visit his house for one reason.

All of them asked the same question, “Dicson what is the meaning of this

word?” Days went on, Dicson had become known in the world as a man

of words.

In honor of his great work and passion for words, the book that

contains thousands of words and meanings was named after him. It was

called dictionary. “For him, words were already part of human lives. You

just have to discover its meaning by understanding how they were being

used by us. All of us can make a dictionary. But not all can. Because

patience had pushed me going forward to do my passion.”


Answer the following questions based on the legend that you have read.

1. Describe the people a long time ago.

2. Who is the migrant in the legend?

3. What made him curious about the meaning of words?

4. What did he do to the words gotten from the conversation of other

people?

5. Where did he ask for help?

6. Describe Merriam Webster.

7. How are words arranged in Dicson’s list after asking help to Merriam

Webster?

8. What is the contribution of Dicson to the world?

9. What can you say to Dicson? Is Dicson worthy to idolize? Support your answer.​