Across
- 2. corn hulled and boiled as food
- 5. refused to go on
- 8. a toll with a long, curved blade
- 9. characterized by insincerity
- 10. a man-made channel for water with a gate to control the flow
- 11. to separate fibers using a comb
- 13. cultivated land
- 16. said on purpose
- 18. a gathering of troops
- 19. organized as a legal corporation
- 21. short nail used to protect the soles of boots
- 22. short jackets
- 24. to inspire to do positive things
Down
- 1. humming or singing softly
- 3. full of gladness
- 4. a rip or a tear in a piece of cloth
- 6. made greater in number
- 7. most speedily
- 12. very urgent circumstances
- 14. to encourage to action
- 15. a messenger
- 17. a shout of joy or cheer
- 20. a small metal cup or bowl
- 23. to prepare and preserve