Across
- 5. a long, narrow, opening, nook, or whole
- 6. dramatic speech said by one person
- 7. a measure taken in advance to ward off impending danger
- 9. push forcefully
- 11. small, measly, and nothing more
- 12. characterized by gloom, mystery, and the grotesque
- 13. said or done in a forceful manner
- 15. at a continuous rate or pace
- 16. in a manner marked by quiet and caution, secrecy
- 18. proceeding in small stages
Down
- 1. in a manner that is displeasing
- 2. detected by instinct or inference
- 3. the condition of being hidden
- 4. painful, slow, process
- 8. seeing ahead, knowing in advance
- 10. in a sly or crafty manner
- 14. troubled persistently, especially with petty annoyances
- 16. the quality of being charming and gracious in manner
- 17. a successful ending of a trial or contest