"The Landlady"

2. marked with uneven, discolored patches
5. magnificent; very impressive
6. a small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something
7. aggressively greedy or grasping
10. a faint and distinct smell
11. to come out or spread from a source
13. a small amount
14. bottom of a doorway that is crossed to enter a house or room
15. the face of a building; an outward appearance that is maintained to conceal
19. do something with deep sincerity, seriousness, and a compelling, focused intent

1. floor of a fireplace
2. active, fast; sharp or abrupt
3. the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; constraint; irresistible urge to behave in a certain way
4. to remain present, but slowly and gradually fade or die out
8. lit by bright lights
9. overwhelmed or inundated with a large number of things or tasks
12. something that creates desire and interest, but remains out of reach or unattainable
16. the act of bringing something to mind or creating an image in one's imagination
17. stylish, luxurious, and expensive
18. eccentric and harmlessly scatterbrained behavior