The pearl

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Across
  1. 1. to decide or win over
  2. 3. a person making a humble plea to someone in power or authority.
  3. 5. a deceptive or pretended blow, thrust, or other movement, especially in boxing or fencing.
  4. 6. marked by rude or peremptory shortness
  5. 9. reject with disdain or contempt.
  6. 11. showing contempt; scornful
  7. 13. move or go with a smooth up-and-down motion
  8. 14. lack of energy and enthusiasm.
  9. 17. not openly shown
  10. 18. walk slowly and with heavy steps, typically because of exhaustion or harsh conditions.
  11. 20. a soldier or guard whose job is to stand and keep watch.
  12. 21. secret or illegal cooperation
  13. 22. a 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.
  14. 23. feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
  15. 24. the publication of false and injurious statements that are derogatory of another's property, business, or product
Down
  1. 2. the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream
  2. 4. childishly sulky or bad-tempered.
  3. 6. to sing or speak in a gentle murmuring
  4. 7. a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.
  5. 8. a person's face or facial expression.
  6. 10. a defensive wall.
  7. 12. loyal, reliable, and hardworking.
  8. 15. requiring or using great exertion
  9. 16. the action of bringing someone or something under domination or control.
  10. 19. sounding sad and mournful