Puzzle 9

Calm, absence of noise or movement.

Flashing discharge of atmospheric electricity.

Group of followers around a celebrity.

Old or New segment of the Bible.

Ribbon-like strands for tying footwear.

Those who live on land surrounded by water.

Fairy __; granter of Cinderella's wishes.

Fried and battered veggie accompaniment to a steak.

Obama, Bush or Clinton, for example.

Use this for opening bottles of wine.

Expert on past times.