The teacher
Across
- 4. A slender, high-heeled shoe often associated with fashion and power; also, a small sharp dagger.
- 10. A place where the dead are buried; often used metaphorically to represent finality, secrecy, or the weight of truth.
- 11. Completely absurd or contrary to reason or common sense.
- 12. An intense fear of being buried alive.
- 13. Easily influenced or swayed by the opinions or actions of others.
- 15. A tool with a broad blade and handle, used for digging; also, a symbol of uncovering hidden things.
- 16. A small opening in a door allowing someone to see who is on the other side.
- 17. The raised edge of a street or sidewalk; also, a boundary where movement or behavior is restrained.
Down
- 1. A person who helps another commit a crime or misdeed; often the one with the car keys or the plan.
- 2. To snack or eat, especially casually or frequently.
- 3. A field where pumpkins are grown; commonly visited for seasonal fun, family photos, or dramatic turning points in stories.
- 5. Extremely angry; enraged to the point of shaking or speechlessness.
- 6. An arrangement where a group shares a vehicle to commute together; a space filled with awkward silences or unexpected conversations.
- 7. A short, motivating speech designed to boost confidence, especially before a challenge or performance.
- 8. Sexual activity with a person below the legal age of consent, regardless of perceived willingness; a serious legal offense, ... Rape.
- 9. A second-year student in high school or college; caught somewhere between confidence and cluelessness.
- 11. A person who is rejected or excluded by society or a social group.
- 14. A course that students choose to take, not required; often chosen with hope and dropped with regret.
- 15. A person who annoyingly displays cleverness or sarcastic wit, often when it’s not welcome.