2: Events that occur when things pass from one state or phase to another.

6: 'They ___ not going to win the game.'

8: Relating to or concerning nature.

9: Terhune classic

10: Baseball bat wood

11: On certain occasions but not always.

13: Things that you can see and touch.

16: Position seven in a countable series of things.

18: Synonym of 'accomplish'

19: Position 12 in a countable series of things.

20: A person with advanced knowledge of one of more sciences.

23: Current measure

24: Enter or assume a certain state or condition; 'It must be ______ more serious.'

26: To search or travel for the purpose of discovery.

27: Opposite of he

28: During the night of the present day.

1: Florida and Nevada cities merge?

2: Take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of; '______ the ball!'

3: '___ Blas' (LeSage novel)

4: Separate into parts or portions.

5: Sin city

6: Used to connect words or sentences; a conjunction.

7: This type of dog was the most common dog on small farms in the US in 1900.

12: Opening for a gun?

14: 'Flag' artist Jasper

15: Checkers opening?

17: to strive (for)

21: '___ far, far better thing ...'

22: The time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside.

23: In the area or vicinity.

25: Definite article; Used before singular or plural nouns and noun phrases that denote particular, specified persons or things.

26: Real long spell