Definition: (verb) Kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air. Synonyms: strangle, throttle. Usage: The police are searching for a serial killer who strangulates his victims. Discuss

«Quando si vuole portare avanti un discorso soggettivo e comunicare al pubblico certe informazioni si crea sempre un ambiente sullo stile di Hitchcock, perché la suspense è proprio questo.» (Jodie Foster)

© Helmut Glaßl(*1950), Dipl.-Ing., Aphoristiker aus Erfurt

noun: 1. A grounded metal rod placed at the top of a structure to protect it from lightning. 2. A person or thing that frequently attracts criticism. 3. Someone who diverts criticism from another.

Definition: (adjective) Emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation. Synonyms: bubbly, effervescing, spumy, foamy. Usage: There is nothing better on a balmy summer evening than a frothy ice-cream soda. Discuss

Die große Frage, die ich trotz meines dreißigjährigen Studiums der weiblichen Seele nicht zu beantworten vermag, lautet: “Was will eine Frau eigentlich?” Sigmund FreudÖsterreichischer Neurologe und Begründer der Psychoanalyse1856 – 1939

© Ernst Reinhardt(*1932), Dr. phil., Schweizer Publizist und Aphoristiker

noun; 1. One of a pair of round stones used for grinding grain. 2. A heavy burden or source of distress, especially one that’s hard to get rid of.

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

© Ernst Ferstl(*1955), österreichischer Lehrer, Dichter und Aphoristiker

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