ELA work
Across
- 5. an expression designed to call something to mind without mentioning it explicitly; an indirect or passing reference.
- 6. a strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid.
- 8. having or showing an extreme greed for wealth or material gain.
- 14. a flat-topped piece of furniture with cupboards and drawers, placed along a wall and used for storing dishes, glasses, and table linen.
- 15. an act of retiring or giving up a position.
- 16. not having any serious purpose or value.
- 18. an object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.
- 19. a tendency to be too ready to believe that something is real or true.
- 20. the development of events beyond a person's control, regarded as determined by a supernatural power.
Down
- 1. a series of shots fired, or missiles thrown all at the same time or in quick succession.
- 2. behavior showing high moral standards.
- 3. a piece of cloth put over the back of a chair to protect it from grease and dirt or as an ornament.
- 4. serious and immediate danger.
- 7. brave and persistent.
- 9. having the style or diction of prose; lacking poetic beauty.
- 10. something, typically money, awarded to someone as a recompense for loss, injury, or suffering.
- 11. an ugly, twisted expression on a person's face, typically expressing disgust, pain, or wry amusement.
- 12. a body or physique.
- 13. express sympathy for (someone); grieve with.
- 17. relating to, resembling