a dangerous, attractive mermaid who lures sailors to their deaths

comfort, relief

stealthily treacherous or deceitful; sneaky

the act of agreement after a quarrel, the resolution of a dispute

the act of conquering or bringing under control; enslavement

warlike; relating to the military

a plea, an earnest request

a humble request for help from someone in authority, prayer

to argue or plead with someone against something, protest against, object to

lying face down

if one object partially blocks our view of another, we perceive it as closer

characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; dictatorial

reject with disdain or contempt

an enemy, opponent

inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable

wide-awake, alert, watchful

indecisive, hesitating

to trap; to catch

too valuable or great to be measured, priceless