Across

2. A strap or cord for controlling an animal
3. To charge a public official with misconduct
4. To impart knowledge or skills
6. The daughter of one’s brother or sister
9. The civil force responsible for maintaining public order
10. A military operation where forces surround a place to compel surrender
11. A formal address or discourse delivered to an audience
15. A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service
16. The part of a firearm at the rear of the barrel
18. To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger
19. A gentle wind
20. To take air into the lungs and expel it
21. Directly below something

Down

1. A sandy or pebbly shore by the ocean or a lake
3. To become or make greater in size, amount, or degree
5. A loud, harsh, piercing cry
7. A savory pie filled with eggs, cheese, and other ingredients
8. A chemical used to whiten or disinfect
12. Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something
13. To deliver a sermon or religious message
14. A state of tranquility or quiet
16. In a lower position; under
17. A portion or part of something