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.

Author

Spencer Parks

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

#E169 (even to evensong) 25.04.2024

I read from even to evensong.     The word of the episode is "even-keeled".     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...

#E168 (evangelical to Eve) ft. Eva Harriman 24.04.2024

I read from evangelical to Eve with Eva. Unfortunately I screwed up and didn't get Eva on for the whole episode so maybe she'll come back!      Evidence suggests that Saturn's largest moon, Titan, has evaporite present.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evaporite     The word of the episode is "evapotranspiration".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://ww...

#E167 (evacuate to evangel) 23.04.2024

I read from evacuate to evangel.     The word of the episode is "evanesce".     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...

#E166 (eustachian tube to EVA) 22.04.2024

I read from eustachian tube to EVA.     After a quick scan it SEEMS that Euthenics isn't racist (or other bad "ist" terms) but I'm sure it's more complicated than that.  It seems like a good idea, but what do I know?  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euthenics     The word of the episode is "euterpe".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.co...

#E165 (European plan to eusocial) 19.04.2024

I read from European plan to eusocial.     The word of the episode is "eurythmics".     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 - Lett...

#E164 (Euro-American to Europeanize) 18.04.2024

I read from Euro-American to Europeanize.     Here are some of my backwards videos!  "Sogel Kelga" https://youtu.be/upHIKNZFEnQ "The Park" https://youtu.be/yRLdwyCoaaQ "Ngop Ngip Kyalya" https://youtu.be/Zf9HpT4_fig     The word of the episode is "Europa". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Europa_(consort_of_Zeus)     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www....

#E163 (euphony to Euro) 17.04.2024

I read from euphony to Euro.     Oh good! Euphrosyne has a family of marine worms named after her!  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphrosyne     The word of the episode is "euphoria".     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...

#E162 (eulogy to euphonium) 16.04.2024

I read from eulogy to euphonium.     The Eumenides "are chthonic   goddesses  of  vengeance  in  ancient Greek religion  and  mythology ." Wow, that's a lot.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erinyes     Examples of euphenics these days are insulin or a pacemaker. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euphenics     The word of the episode is "eupeptic".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com...

#E161 (eudiometer to eulogize) 15.04.2024

I read from eudiometer to eulogize.     Eugenics is NOT cool. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugenics     You are a(n) eukaryote. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eukaryote     The word of the episode is "eulogium".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The Dictionary -...

#E160 (eucalyptus to eudaemonism) 12.04.2024

Use my special link  https://zen.ai/thedictionary  to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.        I read from eucalyptus to eudaemonism.     Euchre was responsible for introducing the  joker  into the modern deck of cards, first appearing in Euchre packs in the 1850s. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euchre     It seems like Euclidean geometry is the main geometry we learn in scho...

#E159 (Etrurian to eucalyptol) ft. Helen Zaltzman 11.04.2024

I read from Etrurian to eucalyptol with Helen Zaltzman.   Check out her show "The Allusionist" here: https://www.theallusionist.org/     Etruria to took up a pretty good portion of modern day Italy.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etruria     The word of the episode is "et seq".     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/speja...

#E158 (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid to étouffée) 10.04.2024

I read from ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid to étouffée.     Ethylene Dibromide "...causes changes in the metabolism and severe destruction of living tissues." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1,2-Dibromoethane     The word of the episode is "etiology". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etiology     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spe...

#E157 (ethnology to ethylenediaminetetraacetate) 09.04.2024

I read from ethnology to ethylenediaminetetraacetate.     The word of the episode is "ethos".     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 Diction...

#E156 (Ethiopic to ethnohistory) 08.04.2024

I read from Ethiopic to ethnohistory.     The word of the episode is "ethno-".     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 YouTu...

#E155 (Ethernet to Ethiopic) 05.04.2024

I read from Ethernet to Ethiopic.     "The idea was first documented in a memo that Metcalfe wrote on May 22, 1973, where he named it after the luminiferous aether once postulated to exist as an 'omnipresent, completely-passive medium for the propagation of electromagnetic waves.'" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethernet     Ethiopia is the 2nd most populous country in Africa.  https://en.wikipedia...

#E154 (Etesian to etherize) 04.04.2024

I read from Etesian to etherize.     Ethanol has a "wine-like odor"?! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethanol     The word of the episode is "ethereal".     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...

#E153 (et al to eternize) 03.04.2024

I read from et al to eternize.     The word of the episode is "etc".     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 YouTub...

#E152 (estrogen replacement therapy to e-tail) 02.04.2024

I read from estrogen replacement therapy to e-tail.     There are more than 24 time zones on the this planet earth! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_zone     Here's my dad's artist website in case you want to buy something! https://jimparksartist.com/About/index.php     The word of the episode is "esurience".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www...

#E151 (estivation to estrogenic) ft. Carina Magyar 01.04.2024

I read from estivation to estrogenic with Carina Magyar. Check out her stuff!  https://www.carina-magyar.com/ https://www.instagram.com/carina_magyar/ https://www.youtube.com/@carinamagyar7675 https://www.facebook.com/groups/704586238174741/     Lots of language talk in this episode, like Estonian! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estonia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estonian_language     Here's mor...

#E150 (esterase to estivate) 29.03.2024

Use my special link  https://zen.ai/thedictionary  to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.        I read from esterase to estivate.     The word of the episode is "estivate".     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...

#E149 (establishment to ester) 28.03.2024

I read from establishment to ester.     The word of the episode is "estaminet".     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...

#E148 (essentialism to establishing shot) 27.03.2024

I read from essentialism to establishing shot.     Can't we combine Essentialism Education" and "Progressivism Education"? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educational_essentialism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_education     Essentialism  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essentialism     Time zones https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_zone https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_time_zone_abbrev...

#E147 (essay to essential) 26.03.2024

I read from essay to essential.     Here, learn about the Essenes! Religion is complicated.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essenes     The word of the episode is "essence".     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...

#E146 (espiègle to essay) ft. Matt Park 25.03.2024

I read from espiègle to essay with Matt Park.   Check out his stuff!  https://www.mattpark.art/ https://www.instagram.com/matt____park/   "Some English dictionaries translate espresso as "pressed-out", [13]  but the word also conveys the senses of expressly for you and quickly..." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espresso     The word of the episode is "espiègle".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski h...

#E145 (esophagus to espial) 22.03.2024

I read from esophagus to espial.     "In a  temperate climate , espaliers may be trained next to a wall that can reflect more sunlight and retain heat overnight or oriented so that they absorb maximum sunlight by training them parallel to the equator." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Espalier     Are you going to learn Esperanto? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esperanto     The word of the episode is...

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