tu-te-lage / ˈtü-tə-lij noun 1. the act of protecting, instructing or guiding another person Mothers, fathers, politicians: all must combine in their respect and help for this delicate work of formation, which the little child carries on in the depth of a profound psychological mystery, under the tutelage of an inner guide. Maria Montessori, 1870-1952 2. the state of acting under the direct supervision of an authority... Read More

Whine whine / wīn noun 1.      a complaint made in an annoying, child-like manner The continual whine of lamenting the burden of taxes, however successfully it may be practiced in mixed governments, is inconsistent with the sense and spirit of a republic. Thomas Paine, 1737 – 1809 2.      the act of making a sustained, high and sad sound The collie uttered a whine and a loud bark. from “Three Boys” by George... Read More

pur-suit / pərˈso͞ot noun 1.      the act of following in order to overtake, hunt, etc. The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. John Buchan, 1875-1940 2.      a quest or effort to attain or secure Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy. Guillaume Apollinaire, 1880-1918 3.      a... Read More

pur-suit / pərˈso͞ot   noun   the act of following in order to overtake, hunt, etc. The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. John Buchan, 1875-1940   a quest or effort to attain or secure Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and... Read More

wrong / rŏng   adjective   in error; false; mistaken No amount of experimentation can ever prove me right; a single experiment can prove me wrong. Albert Einstein, 1879-1955   dishonest; immoral Never do a wrong thing to make a friend or to keep one. Robert E. Lee, 1807-1870   adverb   erroneously; in a wrong manner or direction Never do anything when you... Read More

right / rīt   adjective   correct If you think you can do a thing or think you can’t do a thing you’re right. Henry Ford, 1863-1947   the opposite of life; on the side of a person or thing that is to the east when facing north The right hand washed the left hand and both hands wash the face. Old Saying  ... Read More

fu-ture / ˈfyo͞oCHər adjective 1.      that is to come or be It is today that our best work can be done and not some future day or future year. W. E. B. DuBois, 1868-1963 2.      of or pertaining to a verb tense that refers to events in time to come As soon as you have a language that has a past tense and future tense you’re going to say, ‘Where did we... Read More

past / past adjective 1.      ago A man may be a doddering great grandfather and still love only a strange girl he saw in the streets of Cheehaw one afternoon decades past. Carson McCullers, 1917-1967 2.      elapsed in time; just gone For the past 33 years, I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: ‘If today were the last day of my life, would I want... Read More

Yoke yoke /  yōk noun 1.      a bond, something that binds or joins together Exchange the galling burden of bachelorship for the easy yoke of matrimony.James Madison, 1751-1836 2.      a wooden bar used to join two animals and attached to a plow or cart enabling them to work together In time the savage bull doth bear the yoke. William Shakespeare, 1564-1616 3.      a pair of draft animals joined together for work... Read More

bloom / blo͞om noun 1.      the flowering part of a plant I draw flowers every day and send them to my friends so they get fresh blooms every morning. David Hockney, 1937- 2.      flowers collectively It would be lovely to sleep in a wild cherry-tree all white with bloom in the moonshine. from ‘Anne of Windy Poplars’ by L. M. Montgomery, 1874-1942 3.      a state or time of great success and achievement... Read More