Across
- 2. the central meaning or theme of a text
- 3. shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
- 6. swallow hurriedly or greedily
- 8. influence by slyness
- 10. an angel of the first order
- 12. an abject coward
- 13. a song or hymn of mourning for a dead person
- 14. being reverent or submissive
- 16. not easily irritated
- 20. he appearance conveyed by a person's face
- 23. beg or request earnestly and urgently
- 24. in a competent capable manner
- 25. reflect deeply on a subject
Down
- 1. a sculpture of the head & shoulders
- 4. framework consisting of a wood or metal design
- 5. time long past
- 6. strange in an interesting or pleasing way
- 7. propriety in manners and conduct
- 9. ask for or request earnestly
- 10. refined or imposing in manner or appearance
- 11. burdened psychologically or mentally
- 15. serious and harsh in manner or behaviour
- 17. a room used primarily for sleeping
- 18. a person's appearance, manner, or demeanour
- 19. unpleasantly cold and damp or grim
- 21. lacking grace in movement or posture
- 22. very thin from disease, hunger or cold