Many of these words seems to have changed meanings throughout time, which isn't that surprising since the book is almost 115 years old. In fact, when I tried to look up an image that was cheeky it only showed me butt cheeks.
1. any substance that can be used as food
2. unfriendly and inclined toward anger or irritation
3. blunt and ill-tempered
4. come down
5. offensively bold
6. easily hurt
7. young bird that has just become capable of flying
8. the young of an animal cared for at one time
9. stand behind the quality, accuracy, or condition of
10. intrusive in an offensive manner