Spanish Verb Wizardry, a Dictionary of Verbs

In the course of a nice chat in Spanish, have you ever come up against an unfamiliar word which abruptly freezes your mind solid, that starts you wondering what this word could mean, stubbornly revolving it around in your mind--while the conversation goes on without you? Have you ever run across a new word in a textbook or dictionary, but both the definition and example sentence leave you more befuddled than before you opened the book? Have you ever said something like this to...
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In the course of a nice chat in Spanish, have you ever come up against an unfamiliar word which abruptly freezes your mind solid, that starts you wondering what this word could mean, stubbornly revolving it around in your mind--while the conversation goes on without you? Have you ever run across a new word in a textbook or dictionary, but both the definition and example sentence leave you more befuddled than before you opened the book? Have you ever said something like this to yourself: What's the word for "to hit?" Blue book says it's "pegar," red book says it's "golpear," and green book says it's "zurrar," "zurriar," and "surrar." And green book says the noun "hit" is "golpe," "latigazo," "paliza," "puñalada," "guantazo," and "visita." Visita? Visita?? Good Lord! But I thought "guantazo" means "slap," but brown book says it means "punch." All right, fruit punch or fighting punch? Here's "pegar" again. Blue book says it means "to strike" and "to glue." Good. So I'll write "los sindicalistas pegaron al rey por más dinero," which means "the union members struck against the king for more money." That's correct, right? (No, it's incorrect.) Look, why can't these books agree? Why don't they collect ALL the verbs with similar meanings? Why do they give only a single umbrella definition with a single example sentence for each verb, when so many verbs have multiple definitions and so need multiple example sentences? Why can't they clearly explain both what the verb means--and what it DOESN'T mean? Well, this book set is for you. It will banish the confusion regarding these verbs, and clear it all up once and for all, right here and now. It will allow you to instantaneously mate in your mind the correct definition (often among several) to each verb you hear or read, firmly and without thought or pause. Spanish is such a beautiful language, and mastering it is a great joy. We feel happy and proud when at last we understand everything said to us, and everything we read, from Cervantes to Azuela. To do this we must master the basic grammatical rules and acquire a strong, extensive vocabulary. To this latter end I wrote "Spanish Verb Wizardry" for both English speakers and Spanish speakers, whether home schooling, remote learning, attending class, or engaged in self-study. It was written not for the savant, but rather for the rest of us to whom a foreign language does not come without some effort. This three volume dictionary contains 9,000 of the most frequently spoken and written Spanish verbs, 2,000 terms originating from these verbs, and over 20,000 example sentences. The definitions and example sentences are simple, straightforward, clear, and cover every nuance of every verb and variant. Memory tips and personal notes are included. Each verb is followed by its stem change in parentheses, with further explanation when necessary. Words may appear more than once, combined with other verbs of similar meaning, spelling, or general subject. Verb, stem change, exact definitions, and simple, straightforward example sentence after sentence after sentence--a simple formula for permanent, precise, solid retention of bulk vocabulary. Included is a seven-page section which lists all of the irregular verbs with their definitions, complete conjugations, and example sentences. Emphasis is on Castilian and Mexican Spanish, spoken by a majority of the Hispanic world, and stylistic differences and terms from other countries have been deliberately excluded. Distractions are avoided. I want you to see it, read it, understand it totally, nod, and move on fast to the next word. Study hard and have fun. Enchantment rests in the language's inherent beauty and the thoughts which Hispanic people will freely share with you, smiling and always politely attentive, and when you read a piece of literature that enthralls you. So let's get started!