Across
- 4. – in a gloomy, silent, or bad-tempered way
- 5. – to scratch, claw, or struggle to move or reach something
- 7. – a large, crowded group of people
- 9. – a person who insists that rules or details be followed exactly
- 10. – dirty, dull, or faded in appearance
- 11. – to apply oil or another substance as part of a religious ceremony or blessing
- 15. – reddish in color, especially in the face
- 16. – a noisy disturbance or fight
- 19. – showing little or no emotion
- 22. – a metal chain or cuff used to restrain someone's wrists or ankles
- 23. – seemingly endless; extremely long
- 25. – to steal small items, usually secretly
- 26. – dried straw or grass used as roofing material
- 28. – recklessly bold; taking foolish risks
Down
- 1. – a mocking or insulting remark; to make fun of someone
- 2. – a long, narrow kitchen or a ship's kitchen
- 3. – friendly, pleasant, and easy to talk to
- 5. – a Jewish place of worship and gathering
- 6. – to move suddenly or unsteadily
- 8. – restored to friendship or agreement after a disagreement
- 12. – to grow or develop quickly
- 13. – a joke or something said for amusement
- 14. – a raised platform or stand where a preacher gives a sermon
- 17. – a small, specialized place or position suited to someone or something
- 18. – extremely angry; also, having a bluish or grayish color
- 20. – to move sideways or sneak closer in a quiet, cautious way
- 21. – to boil or bubble; to feel intense anger
- 24. – a device used to blow air, often to make a fire burn hotter
- 27. – embarrassment or disappointment caused by a failure or mistake