Split The Sky: Chapters 11–15

by Marie Arnold
Fifteen-year-old Lala Russell has inherited her grandmother's ability to see the future. After she has a vision of coming violence, she must choose between saving one young boy's life or changing her Texas sundown town forever.

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  1. implement
    apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
    We’d implement the same things at home.
  2. trauma
    an emotional wound or shock having long-lasting effects
    “I know, right? I looked into it, and music therapy can help with other things besides ASD: developmental delays, depression, trauma… So many things. I think at first my mom was reluctant to tell people that he was in therapy—you know how we are about that stuff.”
  3. altruistic
    showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
    “Okay, fine. You win! Your career is a million times more altruistic than mine. Are you happy?”
  4. meticulously
    in a manner marked by extreme care of details
    Everything is meticulously aligned.
  5. rapport
    a relationship of mutual understanding between people
    It’s obvious the brothers have an easy rapport that shows how much they care about each other.
  6. ominous
    threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
    “That sounds like an ominous question, La. Is everything okay?” he asks.
  7. renowned
    widely known and esteemed
    “No, I’m not. Her name is Zarita. She is a renowned mystic. She’s had a loyal following for years in the bayou.”
  8. stance
    a rationalized mental attitude
    I look one lane over and there are three other guys, on motorcycles, also wearing leather jackets and patches that let us know what their stance is on people like us.
  9. relentless
    never-ceasing
    “I don’t just wake up like this. It takes good hair products, a vigorous workout, and relentless adherence to my skin-care routine.”
  10. adherence
    faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
    “I don’t just wake up like this. It takes good hair products, a vigorous workout, and relentless adherence to my skin-care routine.”
  11. cacophony
    a loud harsh or strident noise
    The place is alive with neon lights, loud music, and the cacophony that comes with a room full of teenagers and crashing bowling pins.
  12. sheepishly
    in a manner showing embarrassment or shame
    “Can we come back to that?” he says sheepishly.
  13. sophisticated
    intellectually appealing
    “Oh, Earl, I hope it was okay to bring the kids. I figure they’re already into more sophisticated things than most teens; Arlo is into fine dining and Lala is a cellist, so… I thought they would appreciate this kind of art.”
  14. suppress
    put down by force or authority
    I try to suppress a smile, but it’s hard.
  15. tolerant
    showing respect for the rights or opinions of others
    "Allison had been trying hard to get her family to be more tolerant, and getting a Black friend to come to dinner was part of that plan."
Created on 二月 26, 2026 (updated 四月 3, 2026)

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