sunrise sun-rise / sŭn–rīz noun 1. the time or event each day, in the early morning when the sun first appears in the east, above the horizon; sunup Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise. George Washington Carver, c. 1864 – 1943 2. the visual appearance of the sky when the sun first rises on the eastern horizon Next time a sunrise... Read More

burger burg-er / bûr-gər noun 1. hamburger; a sandwich made with a cooked ground beef patty served on a bun The fridge had been emptied of all Dudley’s favorite things — fizzy drinks and cakes, chocolate bars and burgers — and filled instead with fruit and vegetables and the sorts of things that Uncle Vernon called “rabbit food.” From “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire” by... Read More

unstinting un-stint-ing / ŭn-stĭn-tĭng adjective 1. extremely generous; lavishly given; not miserly To live with the conscious knowledge of the shadow of uncertainty, with the knowledge that disaster or tragedy could strike at any time; to be afraid and to know and acknowledge your fear, and still to live creatively and with unstinting love: that is to live with grace. Peter Abrahams, 1919 – 2017

hound   hound / hound noun 1. any of several breeds of dog commonly used for hunting, often having large, droopy ears Hares are caught with hounds, fools with praise, and women with gold. German Proverb 2. any dog Hounds follow those who feed them. Otto von Bismarck, 1815 – 1898 3. a person who is mean or despicable A man is a mean hound who refuses to work... Read More

itinerary i-tin-er-ar-y / ī-tĭn-ə-rĕr-ē, ĭ-tĭn-ə-rĕr-ē adjective 1. pertaining to travel or travel route, particularly one with many stops He did make a progress from Lincoln to the northern parts, though it were rather an itinerary circuit of justice than a progress. From “Historie of the Raigne of King Henry the Seventh” by Francis Bacon, 1561 – 1626 noun (plural itineraries) 1. the plan for a trip or... Read More

expensive ex-pen-sive / ĭk-spĕn-sĭv adjective 1. costing a lot of money If you think education is expensive, try ignorance. African Proverb 2. characterized by charging high prices It [Bijan] has been called ‘the most expensive store in the world’, catering to the wealthiest of the wealthy and carrying things like a $15,000 vicuña coat, a $120,000 Chinchilla bedspread and a $65,000 crocodile trimmed luggage set. “The Most... Read More

expansive ex-pan-sive / ĭk-spăn-sĭv adjective 1. able to or tending to expand The more expansive government is, the more perils people face in daily lives, be it from IRS agents or from child support services, or from other agencies that often have little or no legal restraints on their power. James Bovard, 1956 – 2. extensive; large in range or size Being willing to change allows you to... Read More

heroine her-o-ine / hĕr-ō-ĭn noun 1. a famous woman, admired for exceptional bravery, ability or achievement There are always these moments in life when the limits of suffering are reached and we become heroes and heroines. Katherine Mansfield, 1888 – 1923 2.  the main female character in a story, play, film, etc. Heroine: girl who is perfectly charming to live with, in a book. Mark Twain, pen name... Read More

unconditional un-con-di-tion-al / ŭn-kən-dĭsh-ə-nəl   adjective 1. free from restrictions, limitations or conditions; absolute What it’s like to be a parent: It’s one of the hardest things you’ll ever do but in exchange it teaches you the meaning of unconditional love. From “The Wedding” by Nicholas Sparks, 1965 –

nonce nonce / nŏns noun 1. the current time or happening What is wanted for the nonce is, that folks should be as agreeable as possible in conversation and demeanor; so that good humor may be said to be one of the very best articles of dress one can wear in society. William Makepeace Thackeray, 1811 – 1863