A picture is just the beginning
Atlas of All Things is an illustrated dictionary of the things around us: animals, food, plants, everyday objects, transport and more. Start with something familiar, discover its name, then follow the details into a wider collection.
It is made for language learners, curious readers and parents exploring words with children. Choose one language to focus on names, or two languages to compare them. The atlas currently offers English, Norwegian Bokmål, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French and German.
How to explore
Browse a category or search for a word. Tap an illustration to open a larger view, use the speaker button to hear the word when a suitable voice is available, and bookmark words you want to revisit.
- My language sets the language of navigation and your familiar word labels.
- I’m learning adds a second language. One-language mode shows just the language you choose.
- My words keeps your bookmarks in this browser. No account is required.
About the illustrations
The atlas uses AI-generated illustrations. They are learning pictures, not photographs or exact technical diagrams. Details, proportions, colours and identifying features may be simplified or inaccurate.
A general word can use a more specific example: an illustration of one dog breed can help explain “dog”, or one species can illustrate a broader animal group. Where available, the word page names that example and links to more specific words.
Translations and pronunciation
Translations and descriptions include machine-assisted drafts and are still undergoing language and subject review. Names can vary by region, context or level of detail. A translation should not be treated as independently verified simply because it appears in the atlas.
When a translation is unavailable, the interface may show an English name or a “Coming soon” label. Some specialist entries use a clearly labelled scientific name while a local name is under review. Reading and romanization guides help with unfamiliar scripts but are not a substitute for learning pronunciation.
Audio uses the voices available through your browser and device. Voice quality, accents and language coverage can vary; some words may not have a suitable voice.
Collections and reference sources
Collections are paths for discovery. The same word can appear in several relevant places without being a different entry. Food can belong to more than one cuisine, and a browsing group is not necessarily a scientific classification.
Some entries include reference links for names or identification. These are starting points for further reading; they do not mean the source organisation has reviewed or endorsed the atlas. Collections marked “In preparation” are planned sections that do not yet have illustrations.
A learning aid, still growing
This is a beta edition. Pictures, names, descriptions and category placement may be corrected as the collection develops.
Use the atlas for learning and discovery. Do not rely on an illustration or translation alone to decide whether a plant is edible, identify a dangerous species, choose a medicine or operate safety equipment. Use an appropriate specialist source for those decisions.
Saved words and language preferences are kept in your browser. The privacy page explains this in more detail.
Made by S. Torset
Atlas of All Things by S. Torset · Drengsrudhagen 154, 1385 Asker, Norway.
Found an incorrect name, a confusing illustration or a translation that could be better? Email steffen.torset@me.com with a link to the word, the language and your suggested correction. A reliable reference is especially helpful for specialist names.
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