Across 9 One of two arteries (branches of the pulmonary trunk) that carry venous blood from the heart to the lungs (9,6) 10 Located near the base of the neck. Of or relating to the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ gland (7) 12 An early ballroom dance; precursor to the fox-trot (3-4) 13 With little or no preparation or forethought (9) 14 A person of exceptional importance and reputation (5) 15 Soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime (7) 18 The membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound (7) 21 Bring into safety. _ _ _ _ s (plural) (5) 23 A fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true (9) 25 A feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will (7) 26 Extricate from entanglement (7) 29 Transfer of pollen one plant unto another by wind (4-11) Down 1 A blemish (4) 2 The dead body of a human being (4) 3 An unchanging intonation (8) 4 Not having enough money to pay for necessities (4-2) 5 Something that strongly attracts attention and admiration (8)

6 Compelling immediate action (6) 7 A person who makes a will (8) 8 The main cavity of the ear; between the eardrum and the inner ear. The membrane in the ear that vibrates to sound (8) 11 (Greek mythology) the god of marriage. A fold of tissue that partly covers the entrance to the vagina of a virgin (5) 15 Loosen by turning. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s (plural) (8) 16 A signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action (8) 17 Either one of the two external openings to the nasal cavity in the nose. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ s (plural) (8) 19 Resistor for regulating current (8) 20 The inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm (5) 22 Marked by great carelessness (6) 24 A loss of will power (6) 27 Any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt (4) 28 Either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood (4)