[B-Greek] Fw: Analytical Greek Lexicon
James Tauber
jtauber at jtauber.com
Mon Jan 30 01:28:46 EST 2006
On 30/01/2006, at 12:25 AM, Joseph Weaks wrote:
> This gradual dropping off is the feature I liked from Zerwick's
> Reader's Lexicon (forget the name at the moment) that I used in
> seminary. Once you've encountered a word in the chapter, it doesn't
> give it anymore. I think a text that is tied to a database of words
> you've learned and not learned would eventually be the way, not simply
> based on frequency. As I read, I can add words to my "learned" list
> and
> then that lexical form is put on the "do not display" list.
Yes, that's more likely what I would do. The frequency filter was
just an example, but I was definitely thinking it would eventually be
tailored to the particular reader.
> Still, I prefer the method I use when reading in Accordance. I simply
> read the text, and if when I come across a word I want help with,
> hovering my cursor then provides what I need in the instant details. I
> can then begin clicking and looking up in other tools if I am so
> moved.
It would be possible to combine the approaches so the system learns
what you don't know from what you've asked for help on.
James
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