yen n.#longing; urge. She had a yen to get away and live on her own for a while.#yield v.#give in; surrender. The wounded knight refused to yield to his foe.#yield n.#amount produced; crop; income on investment. An experienced farmer can estimate the annual yield of his acres with surprising accuracy. also v.#yoke v.#join together, unite. I don't wish to be yoked to him in marriage, as if we were cattle pulling a plow. also n.#yore n.#time past. He dreamed of the elegant homes of yore, but gave no thought to their inelegant plumbing.#