| Absence of difficulty |
EASE |
| Ancient measures based on the length of the forearm |
CUBITS |
| Conspiracy, machination |
INTRIGUE |
| Developing into |
BECOMING |
| Dickens' boy who asked for more |
OLIVER |
| Docks for yachts |
MARINAS |
| Dry and withered |
SERE |
| Fine words don't butter them |
PARSNIPS |
| First man |
ADAM |
| Globe or ball |
SPHERE |
| Higher in rank |
SENIOR |
| Highest point or tip |
APEX |
| Idolise, worship |
REVERE |
| Judged the worth of |
ASSESSED |
| Looking drawn and tired |
HAGGARD |
| Lookouts, guards |
SENTRIES |
