to bring under complete control or subjection; conquer; master

the pure and concentrated essence of a substance

each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

a person living in seclusion

a pleasant smell that frequently accompanies the first rain after a long period of warm, dry weather

next to the last

high-sounding; high-flown; inflated; pretentious

deliberate breach of faith or trust; faithlessness; treachery

ardent; passionate

three panels or compartments side by side with pictures or carvings

to explain, worry about, or work at (something) repeatedly or more than is necessary

a figure of speech by which a locution produces an incongruous, seemingly self-contradictory effect, as in “cruel kindness” or “to make haste slowly"

remain in existence throughout a substantial period of time; endure

hanging down loosely

an establishment or resumption of harmonious relations

characterized by great generosity