Variation: Some ASL signs have regional (and generational) variations across North America. Inflection: Many ASL words, especially verbs, in the dictionary are a 'base' be aware that many of them are grammatically inflectable within ASL sentences. If you look for a plural word, use a singular word.

The ASL signs for French and France are the same. Likewise, if you look for an adjective word, try the noun or vice versa. If you look for 'said', look up the word 'say'. For search in the dictionary, use the present-time verbs and base words. For plurals, verb inflections, word order, etc., learn grammar in the 'ASL Learn' section. Grammar: ASL has its own grammar and structure in sentences that works differently from English. Browsing all the way down to the next search box is highly recommended. There are several signs for different meanings, contexts, and/or variations. Videos: The first video may be NOT the answer you're looking for. If you don't find a word/sign, you can send your request (only if a single link doesn't show in the result). :)Īdd a Word: This dictionary is not exhaustive ASL signs are constantly added to the dictionary. If you cannot find (perhaps overlook) a word but you can still see a list of links, then keep looking until the links disappear! Sharpening your eye or maybe refine your alphabetical index skill. 'to', 'he', etc.) to narrow down the words and pages in the list.įor best result, enter a short word in the search box, then select the alphetical letter (and page number if needed), and click on the blue link.ĭon't forget to click 'All' back when you search another word with a different initial letter. For best result, enter a partial word to see variations of the word.Īlphabetical letters: It's useful for 1) a single-letter word (such as A, B, etc.) and 2) very short words (e.g.

Click on the blue link to look up the word. James Smith: missionary who contrasts with Mr.Video speed: Signing too fast in the videos? See HELP in the footer.įilter: Enter a keyword in the filter field box to see a list of available words with the 'All' selection. Brown: missionary to Umuofia and Mbanta patient, kind, respectful, open-minded person who builds a school and hospital in Umofia and encourages literacy so the people keep up with the rest of the world represents colonization Unoka: Okonkwo's father, whom Okonkwo strives to be the opposite of lazy and enjoys music and conversation gentle, cowardly, and unambitious does not have the respect of the townsfolk.Ezinma: daughter of Okonkwo bold her father's favorite the only surviving child of Ekwefi.Nwoye: son of Okonkwo who becomes a Christian a sensitive boy.Ikemefuna: clever, resourceful boy ward of Okonkwo given to avoid war killed by him so Okonkwo does not appear weak.Okonkwo: protagonist whose fatal flaw is his inability to adapt to change and his reverence for needing to appear tough and 'manly'.

Another word for things fall apart