He received a severe penalty for the crime.

He was afraid that his actions would invite divine punishment.

This old book has an epigraph and a colophon written by the author himself.

He was selected as a member of the select team.

He selected the best members from the team.

This summer, the drought continued, causing significant damage to the crops.

He was afraid that his actions would invite divine punishment.

He is planning the conquest of that country.

He sent an army to subjugate the region.

He succeeded in the subjugation of the dragon.