Micawber
[mi'kɔ:bə]
Definition
(noun.) fictional character created by Charles Dickens; an eternal optimist.
Checker: Willa--From WordNet
Examples
- Even the children were instructed, each to dip a wooden spoon into Mr. Micawber's pot, and pledge us in its contents. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Not but what myself and Micawber have our hands pretty full, in general, on account of Mr. Wickfield's being hardly fit for any occupation, sir. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I am satisfied that Mr. and Mrs. Micawber could not have enjoyed the feast more, if they had sold a bed to provide it. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Think twice, you, Micawber, if you don't want to be crushed. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- It was between ten and eleven o'clock when Mrs. Micawber rose to replace her cap in the whitey-brown paper parcel, and to put on her bonnet. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- If such is the case, and Mr. Micawber forfeits no privilege by entering on these duties, my anxiety is set at rest. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- And this,' said Mr. Micawber, nodding his head sorrowfully, 'is the Bench! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- And,' said Mrs. Micawber, 'though it is possible I may be mistaken in my view of the ceremony, I never will! Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Although we appeared at the stipulated place a quarter of an hour before the time, we found Mr. Micawber already there. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I took back Captain Hopkins's knife and fork early in the afternoon, and went home to comfort Mrs. Micawber with an account of my visit. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Mr. Micawber was very anxious that I should stay to dinner. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- He seemed to consider himself hardly less indebted to me, than to Mr. Micawber; which I consider (as I told him) quite a compliment. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- My papa lived to bail Mr. Micawber several times, and then expired, regretted by a numerous circle. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- But I told Traddles, and Mr. and Mrs. Micawber, that before I could think of leaving, they must appoint a day when they would come and dine with me. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Now, for example, Mr. Traddles,' said Mrs. Micawber, assuming a profound air, 'a judge, or even say a Chancellor. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I was constantly with her, and her brother, and the Micawbers (they being very much together); but Emily I never saw. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
Checker: Trent