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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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Spencer Parks

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28 жов 2026

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#C226 (civil servant to claddagh) 24.07.2021

I read from civil servant to claddagh.   Go visit Clacton-on-Sea! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clacton-on-Sea https://goo.gl/maps/GJGwDQLVkzxrTZCq5   You got a claddagh ring?  Here's more info and how to wear it" https://rusticandmain.com/blogs/stories/irish-claddagh-ring-meaning       The word of the episode is "civil union". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_union       dictionarypod@gmail.co...

#C225 (civil death to civil rights) 23.07.2021

I read from civil death to civil rights.     The words of the episode is "civil disobedience" and "civil rights". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_disobedience https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_and_political_rights       dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampa...

#C224 (city hall to civil) 22.07.2021

I read from city hall to civil.   You wanna know about viverrids?  Go read this! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Viverridae     The word of the episode is "civil".     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C223 (citronella to city father) 21.07.2021

I read from citronella to city father.     The word of the episode is "citrus". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citrus     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C222 (citizen to citron) 20.07.2021

I read from citizen to citron.     The word of the episode is "citron". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citron     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C221 (cist to citify) 19.07.2021

I read from cist to citify.     The word of the episode is "cistern". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cistern     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C220 (ciré to cissy) 18.07.2021

I read from ciré to cissy.   More info on the word "cisgender" because clearly I was a little confused as to why it wasn't in the book and also why the prefix "cis-" is used.  https://www.etymonline.com/word/cisgender#etymonline_v_53367     The word of the episode is "cirrus".     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.insta...

#C219 (circumstantial to circus catch) 17.07.2021

I read from circumstantial to circus catch.     The word of the episode is "circus". The classic circus song is called "Entry of the Gladiators" or "Thunder and Blazes" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5csNO3oMrQ     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727...

#C218 (circumnavigate to circumstanced) 16.07.2021

I read from circumnavigate to circumstanced.     The word of the episode is "circumnavigate".     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C217 (circumambient to circumlunar) 15.07.2021

I read from circumambient to circumlunar.   More info on "circumference" but yes, I was right!  The formula is C = 2πr https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circumference   Oops, Weird Al actually said "automatic circumcisers". My bad!     The word of the episode is "circumambient". The song is Elk by Meydän     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/diction...

#C216 (circular to circum-) 14.07.2021

I read from circular to circum-.   Here's the history of the circular saw. https://www.yorksaw.com/history-circular-saw/     The word of the episode is "circular file". https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/circular_file     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-72...

#C215 (circle to circuity) 13.07.2021

I read from circle to circuity.     The word of the episode is "circuit". Neural circuits of the brain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neural_circuit     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C214 (cinquefoil to circinate) 12.07.2021

I read from cinquefoil to circinate.     The word of the episode is "cipher".     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C213 (cineole to cinquecento) 11.07.2021

I read from cineole to cinquecento.     The word of the episode is "cinnamon".     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C212 (cinder to cinema verité) 10.07.2021

I read from cinder to cinema verité.     The word of the episode is "cinematograph".     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C211 (cilantro to cincture) 09.07.2021

I read from cilantro to cinture.   More info on the Countess of Cinchon, if you care to look.  There's not a lot here.  I told you I would only do a little research.  LITTLE.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Countess_of_Chinchon   I should've sang "shake your movie maker!"  That would've been hilarious.      The word of the episode is "cilium".     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.co...

#C210 (CIC to ciguatera) 08.07.2021

I read from CIC to ciguatera.     The word of the episode is "cider".     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C209 (churrigueresque to ciborium) 07.07.2021

I read from churrigueresque to ciborium.     The word of the episode is "chutzpah".     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C208 (church mode to churr) 06.07.2021

I read from church mode to churr.   More info on church modes https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregorian_mode https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mode_(music)     The word of the episode is "churn".     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C207 (chunk to churchmanship) 05.07.2021

I read from chunk to churchmanship.     The word of the episode is "chunter".     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C206 (chuff to chum salmon) 04.07.2021

I read from chuff to chum salmon.     The word of the episode is "chukker".     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C205 (chthonic to chuff) 03.07.2021

I read from chthonic to chuff.     The word of the episode is "chuckle".     Featured in a Top 10 Dictionary Podcasts list! https://blog.feedspot.com/dictionary_podcasts/   dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C204 (chronometer to chrysotile) 02.07.2021

I read from chronometer to chrysotile.     The word of the episode is "chrysalis". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pupa     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C203 (chronic to chronology) 01.07.2021

I read from chronic to chronology.     The word of the episode is "chronological".     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

#C202 (chromodynamics to chronaxie) 30.06.2021

I read from chromodynamics to chronaxie.     The word of the episode is "chromosome". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromosome     dictionarypod@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/ https://twitter.com/dictionarypod https://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/ https://www.patreon.com/spejampar 917-727-5757

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