Mrs Frisby and the Rats of Nimh

2. – Hard, continuous, and exhausting work.
3. – To become less intense, violent, or active (e.g., pain or water levels).
4. – Disagreeably damp, musty, and typically cold.
5. – Ancient or primitive; having existed from the earliest ages.
11. – To perceive, recognize, or make out clearly.
15. – A feeling of confusion because something is difficult to understand.
16. – A guard or sentinel stationed to keep watch.
17. – Certain to happen and impossible to avoid.
18. – Cautiously, with great care to avoid danger.
19. – A journey or trip made for a particular purpose, especially to explore a place.
20. – A lack of knowledge or information about something.
21. – Exciting, surprising, or full of strong emotions; sometimes describing a sudden or important change.

1. – Warm and friendly.
3. – Close and critical examination or observation.
4. – In a doubting, hesitant, or uncertain manner.
6. – Possible to do easily or conveniently; likely.
7. – To wave or swing wildly and erratically.
8. – Humble submission and respect.
9. – An item or thought added later, often after a decision or action.
10. – Having a deep, rich, and pleasant sound.
12. – Stated clearly and in detail, leaving no room for confusion.
13. – To bring up or unearth from a submerged or hidden place.
14. – Deep, rich, or impressive in sound (describing the rats' or leaders' voices).