The Pearl

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Across
  1. 5. hum or sing in a soft, low voice, especially in a sentimental manner
  2. 6. person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority.
  3. 7. loyal, reliable, and hardworking.
  4. 9. soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
  5. 13. showing contempt; scornful.
  6. 15. to speak of as unimportant or bad
  7. 20. not openly acknowledged or displayed.
  8. 21. a person's face or facial expression.
  9. 22. expressive of suffering or woe
  10. 24. defensive wall.
  11. 25. so briefly or stiffly as to seem rude or snippy
Down
  1. 1. reject with disdain or contempt
  2. 2. trick or deceive.
  3. 3. secret or illegal cooperation or conspiracy, especially in order to cheat or deceive others.
  4. 4. the action of bringing someone or something under domination or control.
  5. 8. a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing.
  6. 10. the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream.
  7. 11. move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion.
  8. 12. a passionate expression of grief or sorrow
  9. 14. childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
  10. 16. requiring or using great exertion.
  11. 17. walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
  12. 18. soft, moist mass of material, typically of plant material or flour, applied to the body to relieve soreness and inflammation and kept in place with a cloth.
  13. 19. feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
  14. 23. a lack of energy and enthusiasm