Definition: (adjective) Lacking foresight or scope. Synonyms: unforesightful, myopic, short. Usage: The shortsighted board members derided the plan, which would cost the company money at the outset but could set it on track to earn billions in future years. Discuss

«Ho lavorato con registi e star internazionali di quasi tutte le provenienze del pianeta. Lontano da Roma, possibilmente, dove non ho distrazioni. E non ho mai girato uno spot pubblicitario.» (Franco Nero)

Es hängt von dir selbst ab, ob du das neue Jahr als Bremse oder als Motor benutzen willst. Henry FordGründer von Ford1863 – 1947

© Michael Wollmann(*1990), Philosoph, Herausgeber und Aphoristiker

noun: 1. A fine-grained stone or tool for sharpening blades. 2. A precision tool with a rotating abrasive tip, used to enlarge or smooth a hole. verb tr. 1. To sharpen on a hone. 2. To enlarge or smooth a hole using a honing tool. 3. To refine or perfect a skill through long practice.

Definition: (verb) Detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors. Synonyms: lobby. Usage: It is not easy to buttonhole her for an interview. Discuss

© Siegfried Wache(*1951), technischer Zeichner, Luftfahrzeugtechniker und Buchautor

noun: 1. A resin secreted by the lac insect and purified for use in varnishes, paints, inks, sealing waxes, phonograph records, etc. 2. A phonograph record, especially a 78 rpm. 3. A severe defeat or beating. verb tr.: 1. To coat or treat with shellac. 2. To thrash soundly. 3. To defeat decisively, especially in…

Definition: (adjective) Very foolish. Synonyms: insane, mad. Usage: She devised a harebrained scheme to get her money back, but it ended up landing her in jail. Discuss

Anna Dix(1874 – 1947), deutsche Dichterin

verb intr.: To act in a servile manner. verb tr.: To move or roll on small wheels. noun: 1. A low bed that slides under another bed. Also known as a truckle bed or a trundle bed. 2. A small wheel. 3. A small barrel-shaped cheese.

Definition: (verb) Desire strongly or persistently. Synonyms: long, yearn. Usage: There, my lady cousin; there stands the most undutiful child in the world; she hankers after a beggarly rascal, and won't marry one of the greatest matches in all England. Discuss

© Stefan Rogal(*1965), Autor, Herausgeber und Kolumnist

Definition: (verb) Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis. Synonyms: spin, reel, whirl. Usage: The airplane gyrated about in the sky in a most alarming fashion. Discuss

Fallen ist weder gefährlich noch eine Schande. Liegenbleiben ist beides. Konrad Adenauer1. Bundeskanzler von Deutschland1876 – 1967