husband who lives off his wife's income

poor, penniless

to be pushed or jostled about, to suffer indignities, to be roughly handled, to suffer misfortune

press, thrust

live with difficulty, push through life somehow

drive out with contempt, throw out, push out, scorn fully, disgrace

sacrifice went unrewarded

bride's father

Father of a bridegroom.

carter, cartman, carman

reader, learner, student

neighbour(s)

a wood-seller, carpenter

the master earns money, but his slave dissipates it

one does the harm another gets the blame

reputable and respectable person

one who sees through, quick of understanding