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Spencer Parks

The Dictionary

I read the English Dictionary in short sections, comment on it, make bad jokes, and sometimes sing little songs. I hope it’s more entertaining than just reading the dictionary alone. It’s an evolving project so the letter ”A” had lower quality, plus less commenting and jokes.

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Spencer Parks

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Education

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Dernier épisode

23 oct. 2026

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#E89 (endotracheal to endurance) 04.01.2024

I read from endotracheal to endurance.     The word of the episode is "end time".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter...

#E88 (endoscopic to endotoxin) 03.01.2024

I read from endoscopic to endotoxin.     Endosperm Nucleus https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endosperm     "In the United States, endosulfan is only registered for agricultural use, and these uses are being phased out." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endosulfan     The word of the episode is "endoskeleton". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endoskeleton     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.c...

#E87 (endopeptidase to endoscope) 02.01.2024

I read from endopeptidase to endoscope.     Can endorphins be harmful? They "...block the perception of pain and increase feelings of wellbeing." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endorphins     The word of the episode is "endorse".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube  ...

#E86 (endogamy to endoparasite) sorry for the audio 01.01.2024

Apologies for the bad audio for most of the episode.    I read from endogamy to endoparasite.     The word of the episode is "endolymph". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endolymph     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - L...

#E85 (endocarp to endoergic) 29.12.2023

I read from endocarp to endoergic.     Endochondral ossification is all about the creation of bone! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endochondral_ossification     The word of the episode is "endocranial cast". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocast     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter...

#E84 (endemic to endocardium) 28.12.2023

I read from endemic to endocardium.     The word of the episode is "endless".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter E" on YouTub...

#E83 (end to endeavour) 27.12.2023

I read from end to endeavour.     The word of the episode is "endangered species". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endangered_species   Well this is depressing. https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/directory?direction=desc&sort=extinction_status     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter...

#E82 (encumbrance to end) 26.12.2023

I read from encumbrance to end.     I like that "end" is from "forehead". https://www.etymonline.com/word/end#etymonline_v_8649     The word of the episode is "encyclopedia". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encyclopedia       Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary -...

#E81 (encounter to encumber) 25.12.2023

I read from encounter to encumber.     The word of the episode is "encourage".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter E"...

#E80 (enclave to encounter) 22.12.2023

Use my special link  https://zen.ai/thedictionary  to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.        I read from enclave to encounter.     The word of the episode is "encomium".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "T...

#E79 (encephalography to enclasp) 21.12.2023

I read from encephalography to enclasp.     There's at least a few different types of Encephalography, but I'm guessing the most common is "Electroencephalography". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encephalography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroencephalography     A couple of the causes of encephalopathy that would most definitely change the structure of your brain would be injury and tumor. ht...

#E78 (encaenia to encephalograph) 20.12.2023

I read from encaenia to encephalograph.     If you experience "reduction or alteration in consciousness,  headache ,  fever ,  confusion , a  stiff neck , and  vomiting ... seizures ,  hallucinations , trouble speaking,  memory problems , and problems with  hearing " you should get yourself checked out because you could have encephalitis. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encephalitis     The word of...

#E77 (enactment to enc) 19.12.2023

I read from enactment to enc.     The word of the episode is "enamor".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter E" on YouT...

#E76 (emulous to enact) 18.12.2023

I read from emulous to enact.     The word of the episode is "enable".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter E" on YouTube     F...

#E75 (empty calories to emulator) 15.12.2023

I read from empty calories to emulator.     The word of the episode is "empurple".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Lette...

#E74 (employment agency to empty) 14.12.2023

I read from employment agency to empty.     The word of the episode is "empower".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter E" on Yo...

#E73 (empire to employment) 13.12.2023

I read from empire to employment.     Is Empiricism the only way? Is there a better way? Is it best to combine ways? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empiricism     The word of the episode is "empirical formula". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empirical_formula     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Diction...

#E72 (empathy to emphysema) 12.12.2023

I read from empathy to emphysema.     Emperor Penguins are about 1.15 meters tall. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_penguin     Hobbits are between 2 and 4 feet which is 0. to 1.2 meters. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobbit     The word of the episode is "empathy". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empathy     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.te...

#E71 (emolument to empathize) 11.12.2023

I read from emolument to empathize.     Check out the Emoji episode on the podcast Ologies and the Ology is "Curiology". https://www.alieward.com/ologies/curiology     The word of the episode is "empanada".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Lett...

#E70 (emissary to emollient) 08.12.2023

Use my special link  https://zen.ai/thedictionary  to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.        I read from emissary to emollient.     I didn't know that emmenagogues are herbs, but I suspect that more people born with a uterus know about them, compared to people not born with a uterus. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmenagogue     The word of the episode is "emollient".    ...

#E69 (emf to emirate) 07.12.2023

I read from emf to emirate.     "Eminent domain" has a number of names throughout the world.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eminent_domain     There are 7 Emirates that make up the "United Arab Emirates". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Arab_Emirates     The word of the episode is "emic".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepubli...

#E68 (emergency medical technician to émeute) 06.12.2023

I read from emergency medical technician to émeute.     Evolution is a fascinating topic. It seems like "Darwinism" is the prevailing thought when it comes to evolution but this first link takes you to alternative theories. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alternatives_to_Darwinian_evolution https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emergent_evolution https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theistic_evolution     The word...

#E67 (embryophyte to emergency brake) 05.12.2023

I read from embryophyte to emergency brake.     Here's a very long timelapse of corn! https://youtu.be/9nQ6d3A2cTs?si=P9toEcoxabCfGGH8     I asked Kevin Stroud of "The History of English Podcast" about the change of "s" to "e" in words like "emerald" and this is what he sent me (thanks Kevin!): With regard to your question, the source of the change was Late Latin. It appears that the people who sp...

#E66 (embroidery to embryonic membrane) 04.12.2023

I read from embroidery to embryonic membrane.     The word of the episode is "embryonated". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonated     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Lett...

#E65 (emboss to embroider) 01.12.2023

I read from emboss to embroider.     The word of the episode is "embrace".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube   "The Dictionary - Letter E" on...

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