guard·i·an /ˈɡärdēən/, noun: one that watches or protects someone or something; a keeper, defender or protector “The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.” James Madison, 1751 – 1836 “A man’s character is his guardian divinity.” Heraclitus, 535 BCE – 475 BCE “A good marriage is that in which each appoints the other guardian of his solitude.” Rainer Maria... Read More

ac·tion /ˈakSH(ə)n/, noun: the process of doing, typically to achieve an aim; something done “I know that I have the ability to achieve the object of my Definite Purpose in life, therefore, I demand of myself persistent, continuous action toward its attainment, and I here and now promise to render such action.” Napoleon Hill, 1883 – 1970 “Love is cheering and sharing and compassion... Read More

no·el /nōˈel/, noun: 1. capitalized : Christmas from Old French noel “the Christmas season,” variant of nael, from Latin natalis “birth” 2. a Christmas carol example: The first Noel the angels did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay, keeping their sheep, On a cold winter’s night that was so deep: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,... Read More

a·chieve/ əˈCHēv/, verb: to reach or attain a goal or objective “A creative man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.” Ayn Rand, 1905 – 1982 The mission of the Lee County Certified Literate Community Program (CLCP) is to utilize all resources available within a community and encourage local citizens to support a literate community. To achieve... Read More

joy /joi/, noun: a feeling of great happiness and delight “A thing of beauty is a joy forever: its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness.” John Keats, 1795 – 1821 “Christmas is joy, religious joy, an inner joy of light and peace.” Pope Francis, 1936 – “We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure,... Read More

The Dictionary Project works with countless sponsors across the county, from businesses to civic organization, from all walks of life, and all ages. It is especially exciting when we see younger individuals start a project to promote and encourage third grade students. One young man from the state of Florida, Matthew, decided he wanted to raise money and donate dictionaries to two local elementary... Read More

en·cour·age/inˈkərij/, verb: 1. to make (someone) more determined, hopeful, or confident 2. to make (something) more appealing or more likely to happen Encouragement is a powerful tool. It gives us the opportunity to point out a person’s potential and challenge them to succeed at a specific goal. But encouragement does not have to be amplified cheers in an arena to leave a profound impression.... Read More

in·ter·act /ˌin(t)ərˈakt/, verb: 1. to talk or do things with other people 2. to act together : to come together and have an effect on each other The opportunity for social interaction is very important for the development of a child’s interpersonal skills, including self-awareness, the ability to problem solve, and effectively communicate. Children who learn appropriate social skills often have a higher self-esteem... Read More

sup·port /səˈpôrt/, verb: 1. to bear all or part of the weight of; hold up 2. to give assistance to, especially financially; enable to function or act Over the past 20 years, Dictionary Project supporters have donated more than 26 million dictionaries and contributed countless volunteer hours to ensure more students will be able to enjoy the benefits of owning a dictionary – Proof... Read More