Definition: (noun) The system of numbering pages. Synonyms: folio, paging. Usage: The editions of Holy Writ are so numerous that he could hardly suppose that two copies would have the same pagination. Discuss

Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues(1715 – 1747), französischer Philosoph, Moralist und Schriftsteller

agon: A conflict, contest, or struggle.

Definition: (noun) The act of expelling air from the lungs. Synonyms: breathing out, expiration. Usage: He drew the first whiff of smoke deep into his lungs and expelled it in a long and lingering exhalation. Discuss

Marcus Tullius Cicero(106 – 43 v. Chr.), römischer Redner und Staatsmann

pule: To whimper or whine.

Definition: (noun) A punishment or retribution that one deserves; one's just deserts. Synonyms: deserts. Usage: The central character is an evil man who gets his comeuppance in the end. Discuss

Wenn man die Natur wahrhaft liebt, so findet man es überall schön. Vincent van GoghNiederländischer Maler1853 – 1890

© Michael Scherr(*1973), Werbetexter und Aphoristiker

innumerate: adjective: Marked by ignorance of mathematical concepts. noun: A person who is unable to count or do simple mathematics.

Definition: (noun) A toxic alkaloid found in certain tropical South American trees that is a powerful relaxant for striated muscles. Synonyms: tubocurarine. Usage: The arrow was usually tipped with a poison, such as curare, which would stun or kill the struck prey. Discuss

Ich denke, also bin ich. René DescartesFranzösischer Philosoph und Mathematiker1596 – 1650

© Hermann Lahm(*1948), Texte in Gedichtform, Prosa, Aphorismen

noun: A fruit seller.

Definition: (adjective) Facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty. Synonyms: distressed, hard put, in a bad way. Usage: Hard-pressed consumers are spending less on luxuries. Discuss