Out of the Dust

1. the wind is producing a long, loud, doleful cry.
5. hands with long, strong and dextrose fingers. The combined result of genetics and years of piano practice.
6. the surface of the ground, with grass growing on it.
7. to be crowded for overrun with.
8. the pail Billie Jo's father left beside the stove.
11. results when dust fills the lungs and inflames them.
12. an angry and sullen look, scowl
13. Billie Jo feels this about her small town life before her trip on the train west.
14. as a melon.

2. transportation away from the dust.
3. a state of despair, typically one that results in rash or extreme behaviour
4. a deep dish, baked apple treat.
9. A strong, turbulent wind that carries dust, debris and sand over a large area.
10. a plant from dry regions that breaks off and blows about to disperse seeds.
13. tiresome, hard work.