Webster's paperbacks take advantage of the fact that classics are frequently assigned readings in English courses. By using a running English-to-Catalan thesaurus at the bottom of each page, this edition of A Connecticut Yankee by Mark Twain was edited for three audiences. The first includes Catalan-speaking students enrolled in an English Language Program (ELP), an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) program, an English as a Second Language Program (ESL), or in a TOEFL® or TOEIC® preparation program. The second audience includes English-speaking students enrolled in bilingual education programs or Catalan speakers enrolled in English-speaking schools. The third audience consists of students who are actively building their vocabularies in Catalan in order to take foreign service, translation certification, Advanced Placement® (AP®) or similar examinations. By using the Webster's Catalan Thesaurus Edition when assigned for an English course, the reader can enrich their vocabulary in anticipation of an examination in Catalan or English.

TOEFL®, TOEIC®, AP® and Advanced Placement® are trademarks of the Educational Testing Service which has neither reviewed nor endorsed this book. All rights reserved.

Webster's edition of this classic is organized to expose the reader to a maximum number of difficult and potentially ambiguous English words. Rare or idiosyncratic words and expressions are given lower priority compared to “difficult, yet commonly used” words. Rather than supply a single translation, many words are translated for a variety of meanings in Catalan, allowing readers to better grasp the ambiguity of English, and avoid them using the notes as a pure translation crutch. Having the reader decipher a word's meaning within context serves to improve vocabulary retention and understanding. Each page covers words not already highlighted on previous pages. If a difficult word is not translated on a page, chances are that it has been translated on a previous page.

If you are either learning Catalan, or learning English as a second language (ESL) as a Catalan speaker, this book is for you. There are many editions of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. This one is worth the price if you would like to enrich your Catalan-English vocabulary, whether for self-improvement or for preparation in advanced of college examinations. Each page is annotated with a mini-thesaurus of uncommon words highlighted in the text. Not only will you experience a great classic, but learn the richness of the English language with Catalan synonyms at the bottom of each page. You will not see a full translation of the English text, but rather a running bilingual thesaurus to maximize the reader’s exposure to the subtleties of both languages.

Webster's edition of this classic is organized to expose the reader to a maximum number of difficult and potentially ambiguous English words. Rare or idiosyncratic words and expressions are given lower priority compared to "difficult, yet commonly used" words. Rather than supply a single translation, many words are translated for a variety of meanings in Catalan, allowing readers to better grasp the ambiguity of English, and avoid them using the notes as a pure translation crutch. Having the reader decipher a word's meaning within context serves to improve vocabulary retention and understanding. Each page covers words not already highlighted on previous pages. If a difficult word is not translated on a page, chances are that it has been translated on a previous page.

Webster's paperbacks take advantage of the fact that classics are frequently assigned readings in English courses. By using a running English-to-Catalan thesaurus at the bottom of each page, this edition of A Connecticut Yankee by Mark Twain was edited for three audiences. The first includes Catalan-speaking students enrolled in an English Language Program (ELP), an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) program, an English as a Second Language Program (ESL), or in a TOEFL® or TOEIC® preparation program. The second audience includes English-speaking students enrolled in bilingual education programs or Catalan speakers enrolled in English-speaking schools. The third audience consists of students who are actively building their vocabularies in Catalan in order to take foreign service, translation certification, Advanced Placement® (AP®) or similar examinations. By using the Webster's Catalan Thesaurus Edition when assigned for an English course, the reader can enrich their vocabulary in anticipation of an examination in Catalan or English.

TOEFL®, TOEIC®, AP® and Advanced Placement® are trademarks of the Educational Testing Service which has neither reviewed nor endorsed this book. All rights reserved.

• PREFACE FROM THE EDITOR1
• PREFACE2
• A WORD OF EXPLANATION3
• CHAPTER I CAMELOT10
• CHAPTER II KING ARTHUR'S COURT13
• CHAPTER III KNIGHTS OF THE TABLE ROUND19
• CHAPTER IV SIR DINADAN THE HUMORIST25
• CHAPTER V AN INSPIRATION29
• CHAPTER VI THE ECLIPSE35
• CHAPTER VII MERLIN'S TOWER42
• CHAPTER VIII THE BOSS48
• CHAPTER IX THE TOURNAMENT54
• CHAPTER X BEGINNINGS OF CIVILIZATION60
• CHAPTER XI THE YANKEE IN SEARCH OF ADVENTURES65
• CHAPTER XII SLOW TORTURE73
• CHAPTER XIII FREEMEN78
• CHAPTER XIV "DEFEND THEE, LORD"86
• CHAPTER XV SANDY'S TALE90
• CHAPTER XVI MORGAN LE FAY99
• CHAPTER XVII A ROYAL BANQUET106
• CHAPTER XVIII IN THE QUEEN'S DUNGEONS115
• CHAPTER XIX KNIGHT-ERRANTRY AS A TRADE125
• CHAPTER XX THE OGRE'S CASTLE129
• CHAPTER XXI THE PILGRIMS136
• CHAPTER XXII THE HOLY FOUNTAIN149
• CHAPTER XXIII RESTORATION OF THE FOUNTAIN159
• CHAPTER XXIV A RIVAL MAGICIAN167
• CHAPTER XXV A COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION178
• CHAPTER XXVI THE FIRST NEWSPAPER191
• CHAPTER XXVII THE YANKEE AND THE KING TRAVEL INCOGNITO202
• CHAPTER XXVIII DRILLING THE KING210
• CHAPTER XXIX THE SMALLPOX HUT215
• CHAPTER XXX THE TRAGEDY OF THE MANOR-HOUSE222
• CHAPTER XXXI MARCO232
• CHAPTER XXXII DOWLEY'S HUMILIATION239
• CHAPTER XXXIII SIXTH CENTURY POLITICAL ECONOMY247
• CHAPTER XXXIV THE YANKEE AND THE KING SOLD AS SLAVES259
• CHAPTER XXXV A PITIFUL INCIDENT271
• CHAPTER XXXVI AN ENCOUNTER IN THE DARK278
• CHAPTER XXXVII AN AWFUL PREDICAMENT282
• CHAPTER XXXVIII SIR LAUNCELOT AND KNIGHTS TO THE RESCUE290
• CHAPTER XXXIX THE YANKEE'S FIGHT WITH THE KNIGHTS293
• CHAPTER XL THREE YEARS LATER304
• CHAPTER XLI THE INTERDICT312
• CHAPTER XLII WAR!317
• CHAPTER XLIII THE BATTLE OF THE SAND BELT330
• CHAPTER XLIV A POSTSCRIPT BY CLARENCE343
• FINAL P.S. BY M.T.346
• GLOSSARY348