In a turkey the active muscles such as the legs store a lot of oxygen and become dark, while less active muscles like the breast remain white. Turkeys can fly short distances -- typically from ground to perch -- but they are not known for their sustained flighing abilities. They rely on their legs to get them around.
jest. n. 1. A playful or frivolous mood or manner: spoken in jest. 2. A playful remark; a witticism or joke. 3. A playful or amusing act; a prank.4.he Farmer's servants rushed up with sticks and pitchforks and soon taught the Ass that clumsy jesting is no joke. Fables by Aesop View in context. To tell you the truth, I had supposed that YOU were jesting in your letter; wherefore, my heart was feeling heavy at the thought that you could feel so displeased with me.
1. exasperating-extremely annoying or displeasing; his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating; I've had an exasperating day; her infuriating indifference; the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening. infuriating, maddening, vexing. displeasing-causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities.xÂ·asÂ·perÂ·ate. tr.v. exÂ·asÂ·perÂ·atÂ·ed, exÂ·asÂ·perÂ·atÂ·ing, exÂ·asÂ·perÂ·ates. 1. To make very angry or impatient; annoy greatly. 2. To increase the gravity or intensity of: a scene ... that exasperates his rose fever and makes him sneeze (Samuel Beckett). [Latin. : , intensive pref.