Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages)

Step into a compact yet rich slice of a historic lexicon, where each entry is a miniature portrait of English’s evolving voice. The narrator gently guides you through words like “attractivity,” “attrition,” and the poetic “aubade,” revealing their roots in Latin, French, and older English forms. Along the way, brief citations from classic authors sprinkle literary texture into the definitions.

Listening feels like a quiet tour of language archaeology; you’ll hear the cadence of obsolete spellings and the subtle shifts in meaning that shape modern speech. The careful pronunciation and measured pace let you savor etymological breadcrumbs without being overwhelmed by endless entries. By the end of these hundred pages, you’ll have a fresh sense of how words carry history, humor, and the occasional scholarly quirk.