Across
- 4. a layer of dirt or froth on the surface of a liquid.
- 5. covered in scales; (of skin) dry and flaking.
- 7. (of a person) rather fat or of heavy build.
- 10. legal action, procedure
- 13. having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.
- 14. be filled with wonder or astonishment.
- 15. hang or swing loosely.
- 17. in a way that inspires feelings of happiness.
- 18. an area off the coast which is suitable for a ship to anchor
- 21. diminish gradually in size, amount, or strength.
- 22. crouch down in fear.
- 23. a loose garment, typically sleeveless and reaching to the knees, as worn in ancient Greece and Rome.
- 24. a constituent which impairs the purity of something.
- 25. a close-knit group of interrelated families, especially in the Scottish Highlands; a large family; a group of people with the same interests
- 27. undo (twisted, knitted, or woven threads); investigate and solve or explain (something complicated or puzzling).
- 28. a seasonal wind in the region of South and South East Asia, blowing from the south-west between May and September and bringing rain (the wet monsoon), or from the north-east between October and April (the dry monsoon).
Down
- 1. the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet; (metaphorical) the limit of a person's knowledge, experience, or interest.
- 2. characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm; (of air or water) moving unsteadily or violently.
- 3. intense (heat); devastating (criticism); extremely fast/impressive (pace)
- 6. maintain (something) in its original or existing state; treat (food) to prevent its decomposition.
- 8. strict or thorough in the performance of duty; reliable, trusted, or believed; steady in allegiance or affection; loyal; adhering or true to fact, a standard, or an original; accurate
- 9. in a highly skilful or knowledgeable manner.
- 11. menacingly wild, savage, or hostile; violent in force, intensity, etc.
- 12. a flat-topped piece of furniture with cupboards and drawers, used for storing crockery, glasses, and table linen.
- 16. to try to do something difficult
- 17. a state of confused and noisy disturbance.
- 19. of great value; not to be wasted or treated carelessly.
- 20. a light ringing sound such as that made by metal objects being shaken together; a short slogan or tune designed to be easily remembered, as in advertising.
- 25. persuade gradually or gently to do something; get something by gradual or gentle persuasion.
- 26. rouse from sleep; to stop sleeping.