| In spite of the fact that |
ALBEIT |
| Investigation to enhance knowledge |
RESEARCH |
| Irish poet and dramatist |
YEATS |
| Large vessel, for tea perhaps |
URN |
| Local church community |
PARISH |
| Make or become less |
DECREASE |
| Obstruct or hinder any discussion |
STONEWALL |
| Pale and pinched-looking |
WAN |
| Precious stones and minerals |
JEWELS |
| Resemblance in the sounds of words |
ASSONANCE |
| Serving vessels |
DISHES |
| Shed them and cry |
TEARS |
| Sphere, globe |
ORB |
| Story from long ago |
LEGEND |
| The business of government |
POLITICS |
| Unit of instruction |
LESSON |
| Way to go |
ROUTE |
| Worldwide |
GLOBAL |