Both Uses of
revere
in
In the Time of the Butterflies
- He read books, slowly, mouthing words, holding them reverently like an altar boy...
Chpt 1.4 *reverently = with feelings of deep respect and admiration
- An attendant quickly and reverently collects it.†
Chpt 2.6
Definition:
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(revere) regard with feelings of deep respect and admiration -- sometimes with a mixture of wonder and awe or fear