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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Latest episode

Oct 21, 2026

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Episodes

#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...

#E64 (emblem to emboss) 30.11.2023

I read from emblem to emboss.     If you want to prevent embolisms, the best things are to eat right, exercise regularly, don't sit too long, and don't smoke.      The word of the episode is "embonpoint".     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 Yo...

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