Puzzle 1

Deep-rooted; with firm foundations

Terribly fierce and dangerous

Where local produce might be sold

Passing on, e.g. knowledge or wisdom

Founding Father, second President of the US

Providing psychological relief, emotional release

Ancient past, preceding the Middle Ages

A person with senior responsibility in business

__ James Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes' nemesis

High-rate data connection to the Internet

Person who directs an orchestra

Pet __, job title for Ace Ventura

Surface for a billiards-type game

You can use it to see the stars