practical size limitations?

[Louis Janus]

Dear  use-livecode

I am beginning work on a learner's dictionary for Norwegian, and am
looking into using LiveCode.

A few basic questions:

1. I assume it would be best to use a database as a backend to the
ultimate dictionary, but I am quite sure that I don't have the skills
to set up SQLite or any other database proficiently. (I can learn, I'm
sure, however)

2. If I take the easy way out and list each headword and its forms on
a separate card, will a large number of cards slow the searching and
displaying of items beyond usefulness?

3. Does anyone know of such a language dictionary developed using LiveCode?

Thanks for any input and ideas.

Louis Janus