the leader or conductor of an orchestra or choir

characterized by or showing servile obedience and excessive eagerness to please; deferential; fawning:

erratic and unpredictable in behavior or direction

the erection of hairs on the skin due to cold, fear, or excitement

to settle securely or snugly; to cover or shelter; hide securely

to enable or allow the continuation of into the future; keep alive (used most often in reference to something considered harmful or false)

serving utilitarian purposes only; mechanical; practical

marshy; wet