Puzzle 8

To absorb the impact of a blow.

Take in guests, accept a delivery.

Inflatable round object seen at children's parties.

Ocean on the western coast of the United States.

Walked like a soldier in step.

Served ice cream with a large spoon.

A fish-and-chip shop.

Selection of specially chosen songs on a cassette.

Special __; tricks and illusions used in movies.

Leave a positive, lasting memory on someone.

Large, long-bodied crustacean.

Volcano with world's biggest-ever explosion (1815).

You put one of these in a frame.

Give a computer instructions.