lexicographers- a wish in the dark

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Across
  1. 4. a bag carried on the shoulder by a long strap and closed by a flap, used for school books.(page 233)
  2. 5. hun or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentemental manner. (page 176)
  3. 7. the action of stealing or embezzling money, especially in small amounts over a period of time.(page 230)
  4. 8. poorly made and likely to collapse. (page 223)
  5. 9. use deception to deprive someone of money/possessions. (page 234)
Down
  1. 1. run hurriedly with small and short steps in order to escape. (page 193)
  2. 2. a central hall in a modern building. (page 149)
  3. 3. a densely populated or labyrinthine building/district.(page 149)
  4. 6. gradually diminishing in size, amount or strength. (page 222)
  5. 7. stiff and formal in manner or character. (page 176)