Perplexing is always good :) that's where I learn the most. When I feel surprised or irritated.
Why is it beyond your scope?
HaHa, old world intellects, that fits. Yes, I agree, the use of language is less restricted, as it seems. I like old languages, in particular I find it interesting to go back to word origins. Language is part of reality.
RE: "Science produces no understanding, it produces knowledge" - Russel J. Ackhoff