Definition: (verb) To treat badly, cruelly, or inconsiderately. Synonyms: abuse, ill-treat, ill-use, step. Usage: Despite assurances that no one would maltreat the accused mass murderer in prison, he arrived at his hearing with two black eyes and a swollen lip. Discuss

Wo viel Licht ist, ist starker Schatten. Johann Wolfgang von GoetheDeutscher Schriftsteller1749 – 1832

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noun: 1. A set of steps or rungs allowing a person to go across a fence or wall while denying animals access. 2. A turnstile: a revolving gate that controls access to an area. 3. A support for overcoming an obstacle.

Definition: (noun) The manner in which a person behaves, especially in physical bearing. Synonyms: demeanor, conduct, behavior. Usage: Marilla had almost begun to despair of ever fashioning this waif of the world into her model little girl of demure manners and prim deportment. Discuss

«Anche se ci eravamo lasciati due anni prima di girare "Io e Annie", ero ancora la complice di Woody . Non so spiegare perché continuassimo a funzionare. Forse, come un vecchio divano, eravamo comodi l’uno per l’altra.» (Diane Keaton)

Eine neue Art von Denken ist notwendig, wenn die Menschheit weiterleben will. Albert EinsteinDeutscher Physiker und Nobelpreisträger1879 – 1955

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Definition: (noun) The act of damaging something or someone. Synonyms: damage, harm, hurt. Usage: It is true also that I did lay my hands upon this jack-fool of a brother Ambrose, though, as you can see, I did him little scathe. Discuss

Um ernst zu sein, genügt Dummheit, während zur Heiterkeit ein großer Verstand unerläßlich ist. William ShakespeareEnglischer Dramatiker1564 – 1616

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Definition: (adjective) Having an allergy or peculiar or excessive susceptibility (especially to a specific factor). Synonyms: allergic. Usage: I am hypersensitive to pollen and suffer terribly from a runny nose and itchy, watery eyes during the spring. Discuss

«Scrivo nella notte e nell'angoscia, con l'illuminazione dell'umorismo di tanto in tanto.» (Eugène Ionesco)

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Definition: (verb) Cause to be bitter or resentful. Synonyms: acerbate, envenom. Usage: He would not let this bad experience embitter him and resolved to maintain a positive outlook on life. Discuss