Dictionary for iBooks on iPad

One disappointment for iPad has been that I am unable to find how the dictionary works, or if there is even a dictionary. On my Kindle, it wa as easy as putting the curser over any unfamiliar word. Is any such similar feature available for iBooks on iPad ?( I purchased The New Oxford american Dictionary on Amazon.com)

Hi,
Try the help here. iPad iBooks - Dictionary, Search and Bookmark Features
I've had good luck using the instructions at that link. The iPad uses a built in dictionary.
Works on PDF files as well.
Carolyn

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