Wonderful Words That Tell a Tale
Tom Read Wilson
From famous wordsmith Tom Read Wilson comes another breathtaking adventure through the English language. Discover the fascinating origin stories behind the words we use in this delightful follow-up to Every Word Tells a Story.
Did you know, for example, that:
astronautstar sailorfartpardvolcanoUnlock a whole new side to language in this abundant literary adventure. The etymological route, definition and word origin are explored for four words from every letter of the alphabet, unlocking over 100 wonderful word tales. One word per letter is brought to even more life with an extended poem that can be read or enjoyed aloud, making this a wonderful book to read alone or share with friends and family.
Wonderful Words to Tell a Tale is a journey into the English language, a venture to be dipped into and enjoyed over and over again.
Duration - 1h 40m.
Author - Tom Read Wilson.
Narrator - Tom Read Wilson.
Published Date - Friday, 05 January 2024.
Location:
United States
Description:
From famous wordsmith Tom Read Wilson comes another breathtaking adventure through the English language. Discover the fascinating origin stories behind the words we use in this delightful follow-up to Every Word Tells a Story. Did you know, for example, that: astronautstar sailorfartpardvolcanoUnlock a whole new side to language in this abundant literary adventure. The etymological route, definition and word origin are explored for four words from every letter of the alphabet, unlocking over 100 wonderful word tales. One word per letter is brought to even more life with an extended poem that can be read or enjoyed aloud, making this a wonderful book to read alone or share with friends and family. Wonderful Words to Tell a Tale is a journey into the English language, a venture to be dipped into and enjoyed over and over again. Duration - 1h 40m. Author - Tom Read Wilson. Narrator - Tom Read Wilson. Published Date - Friday, 05 January 2024.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:10
Dedication
Duration:00:00:40
Introduction
Duration:00:02:31
Glossary
Duration:00:02:54
Astronaut / Alphabet / Ammonia / Arachnid
Duration:00:03:55
Buckaroo / Barbecue / Barber / Bikini
Duration:00:03:17
Croissant / Cherub / Chess / Chortle
Duration:00:03:53
Dingo / December / Denim / Dollar
Duration:00:03:19
Easter / Echidna / Etching / Euphonium
Duration:00:03:37
Fossil / Fart / Felicity / Flank
Duration:00:03:09
Gladioli / Ginnel / Glitch / Gopher
Duration:00:02:44
Hurricane / Halitosis / Hiccup / Hyacinth
Duration:00:04:01
Icing / Impala / Indigo / Ingredient
Duration:00:03:11
Jupiter / JOMO / Judo / Juxtaposition
Duration:00:03:18
Kimono / Kaleidoscope / Kiosk / Knitting
Duration:00:02:48
Libra / Lavender / Loaf / Low
Duration:00:03:32
Moon / Manchester / Miracle / Mutton
Duration:00:03:45
Narwhal / Nasturtium / Nightmare / Nonet
Duration:00:03:21
Orrery / Orange / Oregano / Osculation
Duration:00:03:44
Palindrome / Penguin / Peninsula / Portfolio
Duration:00:04:19
Quetzal / Quarrel / Quaver / Queue
Duration:00:03:12
Ranch / Raccoon / RSVP / Rugby
Duration:00:03:50
Spoonerism / Sandwich / Sherbet / Spick and span
Duration:00:05:25
Titfer / Topiary / Teal / Towpath
Duration:00:03:27
Uniform / Ukulele / Usher / Utopia
Duration:00:03:40
Volcano / Veranda / Vim / Vinegar
Duration:00:03:37
Waffle / Wednesday / Whorl / Wombat
Duration:00:03:45
Xylospongium / X / Xiphias / Xmas
Duration:00:03:39
Yo-yo / Yen / Yoga / YOLO
Duration:00:03:02
Zest / Zigzag / ZIP Code / Zone
Duration:00:04:00
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:38