awed

In early September, an awed resident said the massive cloud caused by the fire looked apocalyptic.

“I don’t want my bare feet on that,” says ranger Anna Marini as she shows her thermometer gun reading to a couple visiting from Switzerland, who are appropriately awed.

I won’t spoil anything here, but I was awed by the contestants’ pastry prowess.

Dozens of people visited the farm each day, whispering in awed tones, “It’s here.”

Verdugo said he’s been awed by Boyle’s patience and generosity but used to wonder if the new arrivals needed a firmer hand.