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* Input search terms to define your search. Typical inputs include English terms, MLT-style syllables (citation tone, before tone sandhi), and number of syllables. Feel free to try any other terms that would help narrow down your search. For example: | * Input search terms to define your search. Typical inputs include English terms, MLT-style syllables (citation tone, before tone sandhi), and number of syllables. Feel free to try any other terms that would help narrow down your search. For example: | ||
** You searched for <code>{{te|apples}}</code>, but didn't get many results. Instead, search for <code>{{te|apple*}}</code>, to get results with any strings that start with "apple". | ** You searched for <code>{{te|apples}}</code>, but didn't get many results. Instead, search for <code>{{te|apple*}}</code>, to get results with any strings that start with "apple". | ||
** If you want only results starting with MLT consonant "ph", include <code>ph*</code>: <code>{{te|apple* ph*}}</code> | ** If you want only results starting with MLT consonant "[[ph]]", include <code>ph*</code>: <code>{{te|apple* ph*}}</code> | ||
* In some cases, it is better to specify a column for a term, especially if it could match in multiple columns. To specify the column to search against, follow the column-name by a ":" character, then the term. For example: | * In some cases, it is better to specify a column for a term, especially if it could match in multiple columns. To specify the column to search against, follow the column-name by a ":" character, then the term. For example: | ||
** Suppose your search term is "too", which is a valid English word but is also a valid MLT syllable. If you meant the English word, type <code>en:too</code>. If you meant the MLT syllable, type <code>u:too</code> ("u" stands for "unjoined"). | ** Suppose your search term is "too", which is a valid English word but is also a valid MLT syllable. If you meant the English word, type <code>en:too</code>. If you meant the MLT syllable, type <code>u:too</code> ("u" stands for "unjoined"). | ||