Category Archives: Reading the Dictionary

Reading the dictionary: be-bluestocking

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Mac McEntire

Reading the entire dictionary front to back! This week, we’ve got a little science, a little history, and a whole lotta religion. To be or not to be? Be is only the most common verb in the English language, so … Continue reading →

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Reading the dictionary: asparagus-bat

Posted on February 9, 2026 by Mac McEntire

Reading the dictionary front to back! Just like that, we’ve made it to the letter B! The definition of asparagus is kind of odd, as “a tall branching perennial herb related to the lilies.” I don’t know if that gives … Continue reading →

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Reading the dictionary: Allen wrench-art

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Mac McEntire

Reading the dictionary front to back! This week we get into mythology, astrology, and – if you can believe it – the nature of art itself. An Allen wrench gets a simple but effective definition, but then the dictionary insists … Continue reading →

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Reading the dictionary: A-alligator

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Mac McEntire

Reading the entire dictionary front to back! It’s something I’ve always wanted to try. If I’m going to attempt this, why not blog about it? I’ll post any interesting discoveries I make. Of course the first word in the dictionary … Continue reading →

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