The Tell-Tale Heart Crossword

a long and typically tedious speech by one person during a conversation.
the quality of being sagacious.
conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs.
conceal one's true motives, feelings, or beliefs
having or showing a perceptive understanding or insight: shrewd.
behaving, done, or made in a cautious and surreptitious manner, so as not to be seen or heard.
in a forceful, passionate, or intense manner; with great feeling.
behaving in a way that suggests one has higher standards or more noble beliefs than is the case
concealment of one's thoughts, feelings, or character; pretense.
a narrow opening or fissure, especially in a rock or wall.
a gesture, especially a dramatic one, used instead of speaking or to emphasize one's words.
the willingness to take bold risks.
make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.
a piece of lumber of small cross section.
contemptuous ridicule or mockery.