adj.: excessive; showy

adj.; continuing; lasting

v.; placed in competition

adj.: relentless; not affected by attempts at change

v. used as adj.; cutting across

v. used as adj.: removed from government control; here, an ironic reference to the disorder caused by a winter storm

n.: an unknown identity

n.: pity for the sufferings of others

v.: return; exchange

adj.: no longer worthy of consideration; pointless