aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
adobenounUS /əˈdoʊbi/
the clay from which adobe bricks are made
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Beverly was always lovable," Father Josef said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
for the reason that
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
Beverly
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From this reading "Beverly was always lovable," Father Josef said.
Beverly's
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From this reading For Beverly's sake, and for her sake, too, my daughter, we must start at once to find her and maybe save his life.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
crucifixnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪks/
representation of the cross on which Jesus died
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
a female human offspring
From this reading For Beverly's sake, and for her sake, too, my daughter, we must start at once to find her and maybe save his life.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Beverly was always lovable," Father Josef said.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For Beverly's sake, and for her sake, too, my daughter, we must start at once to find her and maybe save his life.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Beverly's sake, and for her sake, too, my daughter, we must start at once to find her and maybe save his life.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For Beverly's sake, and for her sake, too, my daughter, we must start at once to find her and maybe save his life.
Hopi-land
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From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
Josef
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From this reading "Beverly was always lovable," Father Josef said.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading For Beverly's sake, and for her sake, too, my daughter, we must start at once to find her and maybe save his life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
lovableadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvəbəl/
having characteristics that attract love or affection
From this reading "Beverly was always lovable," Father Josef said.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
by chance
From this reading For Beverly's sake, and for her sake, too, my daughter, we must start at once to find her and maybe save his life.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For Beverly's sake, and for her sake, too, my daughter, we must start at once to find her and maybe save his life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading For Beverly's sake, and for her sake, too, my daughter, we must start at once to find her and maybe save his life.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
on one occasion
From this reading For Beverly's sake, and for her sake, too, my daughter, we must start at once to find her and maybe save his life.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
protectingadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪŋ/
shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Beverly was always lovable," Father Josef said.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading For Beverly's sake, and for her sake, too, my daughter, we must start at once to find her and maybe save his life.
except for; apart from
From this reading For Beverly's sake, and for her sake, too, my daughter, we must start at once to find her and maybe save his life.
shaftsnounUS /ʃæfts/
plural of “shaft” — a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wants you.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For Beverly's sake, and for her sake, too, my daughter, we must start at once to find her and maybe save his life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For Beverly's sake, and for her sake, too, my daughter, we must start at once to find her and maybe save his life.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For Beverly's sake, and for her sake, too, my daughter, we must start at once to find her and maybe save his life.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "But now the message comes that he is out in the heart of Hopi-land, and because Little Blue Flower is protecting him her people may turn against her.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading She wants you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Beverly was always lovable," Father Josef said.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading For Beverly's sake, and for her sake, too, my daughter, we must start at once to find her and maybe save his life.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
showing curiosity
From this reading I looked away, at the paintings and the crucifix above the altar, and the long shafts of light on gray adobe walls, wondering, vaguely, what the next act of this drama might reveal.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She wants you.
