(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Satisfied that Dragomiloff was safe, they were able to relax.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been no signature, but none was needed.
bent-kneed
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From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There had been no signature, but none was needed.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They strolled the colorful streets of the city, marveling at the many sights.
colorfuladjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərfəl/
having much or varied color
From this reading They strolled the colorful streets of the city, marveling at the many sights.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
Dragomiloff
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From this reading Satisfied that Dragomiloff was safe, they were able to relax.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Their time was spent in typical tourist fashion.
foamingadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊmɪŋ/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been no signature, but none was needed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their time was spent in typical tourist fashion.
intrepidadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtrepəd/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They strolled the colorful streets of the city, marveling at the many sights.
marvelingverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading They strolled the colorful streets of the city, marveling at the many sights.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading There had been no signature, but none was needed.
not any; not one
From this reading There had been no signature, but none was needed.
not one, and not any
From this reading There had been no signature, but none was needed.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
palm-lined
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From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
racingnounUS /ˈreɪsɪŋ/
the sport of engaging in contests of speed
From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading Satisfied that Dragomiloff was safe, they were able to relax.
ridgesnounUS /ˈrɪdʒəz/
plural of “ridge” — a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Satisfied that Dragomiloff was safe, they were able to relax.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Satisfied that Dragomiloff was safe, they were able to relax.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading They strolled the colorful streets of the city, marveling at the many sights.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading There had been no signature, but none was needed.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Their time was spent in typical tourist fashion.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading They strolled the colorful streets of the city, marveling at the many sights.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading They strolled the colorful streets of the city, marveling at the many sights.
surf-riders
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From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
swamverbUS /swæm/
inflected form of “swim” — travel through water
From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
sweepingadjectiveUS /ˈswiːpɪŋ/
taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination
From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Satisfied that Dragomiloff was safe, they were able to relax.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their time was spent in typical tourist fashion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been no signature, but none was needed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Satisfied that Dragomiloff was safe, they were able to relax.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Their time was spent in typical tourist fashion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Satisfied that Dragomiloff was safe, they were able to relax.
touristnounUS /ˈtʊrəst/
someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Their time was spent in typical tourist fashion.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading Their time was spent in typical tourist fashion.
WaikikinounUS /ˌwaɪkiˈkiː/
a well-known beach and resort area on Oahu Island to the southeast of Honolulu
From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There had been no signature, but none was needed.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading They swam at Waikiki, and watched the intrepid surf-riders come sweeping down the foaming ridges of the ocean, racing bent-kneed for the palm-lined shore.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Satisfied that Dragomiloff was safe, they were able to relax.
