Before his speech, he consulted the pronunciation dictionary to ensure he pronounced each technical term correctly.

I always keep a bilingual dictionary on my desk for quick translations.

When writing the poem, she consulted a rhyming dictionary to find suitable end-words.

I consulted the pronouncing dictionary to check the International Phonetic Alphabet transcription of the unfamiliar word.

At the literary fair, the dictionary-mongers set up a cramped stall offering rare editions and dusty lexicons.

As a self-appointed dictionary-monger, he collected antique lexicons and corrected publishers' entries for fun.

During the debate, his habit of swallowing the dictionary made him sound pedantic and alienated listeners.

During the audition, the eccentric professor swallowed the dictionary to everyone's astonishment.

When the storyteller wants to make a point, he swallows the dictionary to emphasize just how dangerous words can be.

Whenever he wants to impress, he tends to swallow the dictionary and confuse his audience.