Across
- 2. a serious attempt
- 4. deprive (someone) of freedom of movement or personal liberty.
- 6. two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient warfare and racing.
- 8. in a distraught way owing to fear, anxiety, or other emotion.
- 10. preferred
- 12. of resembling, or fit for a monarch, especially in being magnificent or dignified
- 14. belonging to someone
- 15. expert in or student of history, especially that of a particular period, geographical region, or social phenomenon.
- 17. talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
- 19. is a soothing song or piece of music that is usually played for (or sung to) children
- 20. a horse being ridden or available for riding.
Down
- 1. a long, narrow strap attached at one end to a horse's bit, typically used in pairs to guide or check a horse while riding or driving.
- 3. move or run somewhere suddenly or rapidly.
- 5. marked with or in the form of dots.
- 7. a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound.
- 9. to smear or rub with oil or an oily substance.
- 11. capable of bending easily without breaking.
- 13. in or at that place
- 16. a person, object, or place selected as the aim of an attack.
- 18. sit, lie, or fall with one's arms and legs spread out in an ungainly or awkward way.