[ mi-caw-ber ]

one who is poor but lives in optimistic expectation of better fortune

[ ap-uh-zit ]

suitable; well-adapted; pertinent; relevant; apt

[ flech-uh-rahyz ]

to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly

[ yohk ]

a device for joining together a pair of draft animals, especially oxen, usually consisting of a crosspiece with two bow-shaped pieces, each enclosing the head of an animal; compare harness

[ œ-yad ]

an amorous glance; ogle

[ oh-bey-suhns ]

a movement of the body expressing deep respect or deferential courtesy, as before a superior; a bow, curtsy, or other similar gesture

[ doh-dek-uh-hee-druhn ]

a three-dimensional shape having twelve plane faces, in particular a regular solid figure with twelve equal pentagonal faces

[ rahyf ]

of common or frequent occurrence; prevalent; in widespread existence, activity, or use

[ lohth, lohth ]

unwilling; reluctant; disinclined; averse