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

relating to or characteristic of a person who indulges in some of the luxuries and comforts of a fancy lifestyle; relating to or characteristic of a person who aspires to the upper middle class, especially when regarded as being elitist or snobbish

difficult to understand; obscure

existing or being everywhere, especially at the same time; omnipresent

cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness

the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism)

not permitting penetration or passage; impenetrable

to express earnest disapproval of

characterized by long words

requiring painstaking care

equivalent, as in value, force, effect, or signification

the act of clearing someone of blame or of an accusation or criminal charge

the state of being close to someone or something; proximity

marked by or attended with ignominy; discreditable, humiliating

a feeling of utter weariness and discontent resulting from satiety or lack of interest; boredom

to cast (oneself) face down on the ground in humility, submission, or adoration