a mania characterized by an uncontrollable impulse to dance, especially as prevalent in southern Italy from the 15th to the 17th century, popularly attributed to the bite of the tarantula

a knife, especially one used as a weapon.

any flight or journey to a more desirable or congenial place

to bear or conduct (oneself); behave

to join closely and intimately

pertaining to dancing

seeming or trying to seem superior, important, etc.; pompous; pretentious

easily crumbled or reduced to powder; crumbly

to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master

the state of being close to someone or something; proximity

light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter

a fatal flaw leading to the downfall of a tragic hero or heroine

of little or no importance or consequence

the state of being infatuated or obsessed with another person, typically experienced involuntarily and characterized by a strong desire for reciprocation of one's feelings but not primarily for a sexual relationship

a circular hollow in the side of a hill or mountain

a soft murmuring or rustling sound; whisper