The Cliffhanger

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Across
  1. 4. a gadget
  2. 6. concentrated one
  3. 8. ordered with authority
  4. 9. shined off of
  5. 12. looking through half closed eyes
  6. 14. make a sudden sharp movement
  7. 15. held tight
  8. 16. standing far above
  9. 17. twisty
Down
  1. 1. large roundish stones
  2. 2. using a quiet crying tone
  3. 3. sure of oneself
  4. 5. moved quickly
  5. 7. people who travel for discovery
  6. 10. extreme tiredness
  7. 11. the ends of ones fingers
  8. 13. sticking out