" . . . ___, mio Dio!": Leonora's prayer (4 letters)

Hurried pace (4 letters)

Insurance figure (4 letters)

Take long steps (6 letters)

Help on the way up (4 letters)

___ standstill (3 letters)

Escargots (6 letters)

Competitor at Meadowlands (5 letters)

Was ahead (3 letters)

Riser and tread (4 letters)