The first clue describes a word, which, when V is added as a prefix changes to a word meaning the second clue.
-1. V + sick + historical period becomes a rural area. 7 letters
-2. V + 'not the beginning' + 'word for choice' becomes a person who sells goods. 6
-3. V + 'the hardworking insect' + 'a long time' becomes a good place to view from. 7
-4. V and a malarial fever is uncertain and not exact. 5
5. V with solidified water becomes a bad habit. 4
-6. V + 'myself' + a private form of road transport gives me a priest. 5
-7. V + 'indefinite article' + 'to admit' becomes a person without a permanent home. 7
-8. A preposition meaning position with V becomes a tank used for brewing or dyeing. 3
9. To point out with V becomes to clear of suspicion. 9
-10. A narrow street or lane with V becomes an area between hills. 6
