Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of Figures and Tables vii
4. Acknowledgements ix
5. Preface xi
6. Part 1: Lexical Inferencing: A Research Review
7. Chapter 1 Research on the Lexical Inferencing Process and its Outcomes 1
8. Chapter 2. Cross-linguistic Issues in Lexical Inferencing 32
9. Part 2: Trilingual Study of Lexical Inferencing in a First and Second Language
10. Chapter 3. Conceptualization and Methodology 45
11. Chapter 4. First Language Influences on Knowledge Source Use in Second Language Lexical Inferencing 67
12. Chapter 5. Inferencing Success and Initial Development of Word Knowledge 114
13. Chapter 6. Trilingual Study Summary, Discussion and Implications 139
14. Appendices 168
15. References 180
16. Index 190