Definition: (adjective) Intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner. Synonyms: busybodied, interfering, officious. Usage: Though she means well, my meddlesome mother invariably drives away all of my boyfriends with her unwelcome intrusions. Discuss
Frase celebre di Margaret Thatcher
«In politica, se vuoi che qualcosa venga detto, chiedi ad un uomo. Se vuoi che qualcosa venga fatto, chiedi ad una donna.» (Margaret Thatcher)
Es ist oft praktischer, ein Taschenmesser bei sich zu haben als zu wissen, was X-hoch 2 mal Pi ergibt!
Stefan Wittlin(*1961), Schweizer « Medicus-Canis », Kynologe-Hundetherapeut, Tierpsychologe, Buchautor und Kolumnist
meniscus
noun: 1. The curved surface of a column of liquid. 2. Something having a crescent-shape. 3. A lens that is concave on one side and convex on the other. 4. A thin cartilage disk between bones in a joint, such as in a knee or wrist.
colewort
Definition: (noun) A hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head. Synonyms: borecole, kale. Usage: Although he thought his aunt's boiled colewort was disgusting, Harold politely ate the meal without complaint. Discuss
Roger Allen
« In case you’re worried about what’s going to become of the younger generation, it’s going to grow up and start worrying about the younger generation. »
Shana Alexander
« We strain to renew our capacity for wonder, to shock ourselves into astonishment once again. »