the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others (opposed to egoism)

the use of more words than are necessary to express an idea; redundancy

to wipe out; do away with; expunge

to enlarge in discourse or writing; be copious in description or discussion

condescending; haughty

either of the two times a year when the sun is at its greatest distance from the celestial equator: about June 21, when the sun reaches its northernmost point on the celestial sphere, or about December 22, when it reaches its southernmost point

deep longing, especially when accompanied by tenderness or sadness

to cooperate secretly; conspire (often followed by with)

extremely small; an indefinitely small quantity

a very timid, unassertive, spineless person, especially one who is easily dominated or intimidated

to laugh loudly or immoderately

to cloud over; becloud; obscure

having a pleasant odor; fragrant

of Classical Mythology, relating to the deities, spirits, and other dwellings under the earth

to work, write, or study laboriously, especially at night and by lamplight

showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle