across vs knowing

across

prep
  • In possession of full, up-to-date information about; abreast of. 

  • From one side to the other within (a space being traversed). 

  • At or near the far end of (a space). 

  • across from: on the opposite side, relative to something that lies between, from (a point of interest). 

  • To, toward, or from the far side of (something that lies between two points of interest). 

  • So as to intersect or pass through or over at an angle. 

  • Throughout. 

  • Spanning. 

  • On the opposite side of (something that lies between two points of interest). 

noun
  • A word that runs horizontally in the completed puzzle grid or its associated clue. 

adv
  • On the other side. 

  • From one side to the other. 

  • Horizontally. 

  • In a particular direction. 

knowing

prep
  • Given my knowledge about someone or something. 

adj
  • The ability to know something without being taught. 

  • Suggestive of private knowledge or understanding. 

  • Possessing knowledge or understanding; knowledgeable, intelligent. 

  • Deliberate, wilful. 

  • Shrewd or showing clever awareness; discerning. 

  • Demonstrating knowledge of what is in fashion; stylish, chic. 

noun
  • The act or condition of having knowledge. 

How often have the words across and knowing occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )