I'll give you a conjunction and a clue to another word. Put that conjuntion at the beginning OR the ending of the other word to form a new word. For example: A bivalve + OR = a loud noise. The answer is "clamor".
-1. To use something without permission to make a profit + AS = to pronounce a sound by issuing a breath. 8 letters
-2. To thrust and pierce + LEST = a description of something with the most solid foundation. 8
-3. To have shown someone the way in the past + UNTIL = a description of land not prepared for crops. 8
-4. A two-masted ship or a jail in a ship + AND = a highwayman. 7
-5. Another word for nasty and malicious + WHILE = at the same time. 9
-6. A lock of hair + FOR = a garrison or stronghold. 8
-7. A leafy variety of beet + OR = land for cultivating fruits or nuts. 7 o-----d
8. A fabric of open patterns made by looped thread + SO = comfort during distress. 6
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-9. A compilation of material, particularly items for reading + IF = an alcoholic beverage served after a meal. 8
-10. A large bag or to plunder + BUT = a musical instrument from the Renaissance. 7