Another New World

5. to save (someone or something) from danger or harm
9. of, relating to, occurring in, or used in the tropics
11. a poisonous chemical
12. to hit (something) with force
14. to become worse in condition or quality
16. a group of lines in a poem
18. a large pile of snow or sand that has been blown by the wind
22. a part of the ocean, a lake, etc., that is next to land and that is protected and deep enough to provide safety for ships
23. to cut (something) into pieces by hitting it with the sharp edge of an ax, knife, etc.
24. not known

1. to a very noticeable degree or extent
2. the largest sail of a sailing ship
3. a whip with nine strips of leather
4. a place that is difficult to get to or that can be easily defended if it is attacked
6. A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.
7. to hold someone as a way of expressing love or friendship
8. the anchors, ropes, and cables that are used to hold a boat or ship in place
10. making very little noise
13. having many clouds in the sky; not clean or clear
15. very great in size, amount, or extent
17. a large piece of wood that is used to form part of a building
19. a thin layer of ice that forms on the ground, on grass, etc., when the air becomes cold
20. to move or to cause (something or someone) to move to a different place, position, etc.
21. to act as if something is true when it is not true