unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others.

tending to a violet color.

to be a pioneer in (a particular subject, technique, etc.).

pertaining to or resembling a crow.

large; powerful; impressive.

to chant; intone.

a type of novel concerned with the education, development, and maturing of a young protagonist.

to tumble over; capsize.

needing to move.

a stylized bird motif traditional in Pennsylvania German art.