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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#E113 (EO to epaulet) 07.02.2024

I read from EO to epaulet.     Oops, I was wrong. Elephants do in fact have 5 toes.      The word of the episode is "epact". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epact     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"...

#E112 (envisage to enzymology) 06.02.2024

I read from envisage to enzymology.     Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay, AKA: ELISA, is very sciencey and smart and probably used for very important things.  Plus it's got an easy acronym! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ELISA     The word of the episode is "envoi". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Envoi     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic...

#E111 (envenom to environs) 05.02.2024

I read from envenom to environs.     The word of the episode is "environmentalism".     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...

#E110 (entry-level to envelope) 02.02.2024

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

#E109 (entree to entry) 01.02.2024

I read from entree to entry.     So the entree wasn't the main dish originally? Things change!  https://www.deseret.com/1996/2/11/19224476/why-is-main-course-called-the-entree     For "entrepreneur," we should bring back "manager or promoter of a theatrical production". https://www.etymonline.com/word/entrepreneur#etymonline_v_8748     The word of the episode is "entropy". https://en.wikipedia.org...

#E108 (entorhinal to entrecôte) 31.01.2024

I read from entorhinal to entrecôte.     The entorhinal cortex seems pretty important. It's "a widespread network hub for  memory , navigation, and the perception of time." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entorhinal_cortex     "Entrechat" really just means "intertwined". I'm still not sure about the "capriola". But I did learn that "capriola intrecciata" in Italian could also mean "braided somersaul...

#E107 (entire to entoproct) 30.01.2024

I read from entire to entoproct.     There's an alternative name to the phylum "Entoprocta" called "Kamptozoa" which means animals that are bent or curved. Maybe some people don't like the anus being a part of the name? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entoprocta     The word of the episode is "entitlement". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_programs_in_the_United_States     Theme music from Jonah...

#E106 (entertainment to entire) 29.01.2024

I read from entertainment to entire.     Enthalpy "...is the sum of a thermodynamic system 's  internal energy and the product of its pressure and volume." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enthalpy     I know we're not in the S's but here's some info on "syllogism". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syllogism     The word of the episode is "enthusiastic". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enthusiasm     Them...

#E105 (enterogastrone to entertaining) 26.01.2024

I read from enterogastrone to entertaining.     The word of the episode is "entertaining".     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...

#E104 (enter to enterocolitis) 25.01.2024

I read from enter to enterocolitis.     The word of the episode is "enteric".     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...

#E103 (entamoeba to enter) 24.01.2024

I read from entamoeba to enter.     The word of the episode is "entelechy". https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/entelechy https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Entelechy     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 -...

#E102 (ensky to entail) 23.01.2024

I read from ensky to entail.     The word of the episode is "ensorcell".     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    ...

#E101 (enroot to ensile) 22.01.2024

I read from enroot to ensile.     The word of the episode is "ensemble".     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 Yo...

#E100 (enough to enroll) 19.01.2024

Use my special link  https://zen.ai/thedictionary  to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.        I read from enough to enroll.     There are so many odd chess moves that you won't know about if you just know the basic moves.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_passant     The word of the episode is "enough".     Theme music from Tom Maslowski https://zestysol.com/     Merchandis...

#E99 (enology to enosis) 18.01.2024

I read from enology to enosis.     Greece really wants to create a union with everyone, especially Cyprus. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enosis     The word of the episode is "enology". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oenology     Theme music from Jonah Kraut https://jonahkraut.bandcamp.com/     Merchandising! https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar     "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube   "The...

#E98 (enlisted man to enolase) 17.01.2024

I read from enlisted man to enolase.     Where do you land on the Enneagram? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enneagram_of_Personality If you want to take a test, here are a few. I cannot vouch for any of them, but have fun! https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test https://enneagramuniverse.com/ https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions     The word of the episode is "enokita...

#E97 (enjoy to enlisted) 16.01.2024

I read from enjoy to enlisted.     Enkephalins are involved in regulating the pain sensation in the body.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enkephalin     The word of the episode is "enjoyment".     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 YouTub...

#E96 (engrossing to enjoin) 15.01.2024

I read from engrossing to enjoin.     The book of short stories that was created using examples sentences from the dictionary (not this podcast) is called "Dictionary Stories" by Jez Burrows. http://www.dictionarystories.com/ https://jezburrows.com/     The Game Genie was my favorite thing for a while when it first came out, even though it was totally cheating.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Game_...

#E95 (English sonnet to engross) 12.01.2024

I read from English sonnet to engross.     Here are examples of famous sonnets with explanations! https://blog.prepscholar.com/famous-sonnet-examples     The English system isn't really used anymore, but it has objectively the BEST names. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_units     The word of the episode is "engram". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engram_(neuropsychology)     Theme music from...

#E94 (English to English shepherd) ft. Kevin Stroud 11.01.2024

Use my special link  https://zen.ai/thedictionary  to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.        I read from English to English shepherd with Kevin Stroud from the wonderful podcast "The History of English Podcast". https://historyofenglishpodcast.com/ https://twitter.com/englishhistpod   If you want to hear all of those extra episodes he creates, join the Patreon! https://www...

#E93 (engaging to engirdle) 10.01.2024

I read from engaging to engirdle.     The Poe quote is from "The Black Cat". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Black_Cat_(short_story) https://poestories.com/read/blackcat https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/p/poes-short-stories/summary-and-analysis/the-black-cat   I was confused. There isn't a specific piece of torture equipment that's called the "engine" but rather any torture device used to...

#E92 (enforce to engagement) 09.01.2024

I read from enforce to engagement.     The word of the episode is "enfranchise".     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 You...

#E91 (energy to enfold) 08.01.2024

I read from energy to enfold.     From 2022, here are some options for "natural" energy drinks. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/natural-energy-drinks     The word of the episode is "enfant terrible".     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...

#E90 (endure to energize) 05.01.2024

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

#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...

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