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

a short, wide strip of fabric worn by men around the neck and tucked inside an open-necked shirt

a rascal; rogue; scamp

to let pass without notice; disregard

to scald briefly and then drain, as peaches or almonds to facilitate removal of skins, or as rice or macaroni to separate the grains or strands

the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time

characterized by avarice; greedy; covetous

frank and simple good-heartedness; a good-natured manner; friendliness; geniality