Across
- 2. pull (someone or something) along forcefully, roughly, or with difficulty.
- 4. join together (metal pieces or parts) by heating the surfaces to the point of melting using a blowtorch, electric arc, or other means, and uniting them by pressing, hammering, etc.
- 7. be unsuccessful in achieving one's goal.
- 10. persist in an activity or process.
Down
- 1. reduce (something) to small particles or powder by crushing it.
- 3. (of a living thing) undergo natural development by increasing in size and changing physically; progress to maturity.
- 5. make (an idea, situation, or problem) clear to someone by describing it in more detail or revealing relevant facts or ideas.
- 6. perceive with the ear the sound made by (someone or something).
- 8. an intense feeling of deep affection.
- 9. consent to receive (a thing offered).