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The Spell of the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines
The Spell of the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of The Spell of the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines is here in full — 163 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.
To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.
Honolulu is the oldest, and so by far the most attractive, town in the Islands.
Besides visits to Waikiki, the Pali, and Punchbowl, there are many delightful excursions on the island of Oahu.
The Trail and Mountain Club has made excellent paths to the mountain tops, where you can get superb views.
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The Spell of the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines

Chapter V

Chapter 5 of The Spell of the Hawaiian Islands and the Philippines is here in full — 163 sentences across 33 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/32 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.
/ɪn ənd aʊt ˌhɑːnəˈluːluː ˌɪtˈself ðə ˈtrævələr meɪ pərˈhæps biː ˈeɪbəl tuː siː ɪn ə deɪ wɪð əˈmerəkən rʌʃ waɪl ðə ˈstiːmər stɑːps ɑːn ðə weɪ tuː dʒəˈpæn/
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To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.
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Honolulu is the oldest, and so by far the most attractive, town in the Islands.
/ˌhɑːnəˈluːluː ɪz ðə ˈoʊldəst ənd soʊ baɪ fɑːr ðə moʊst əˈtræktɪv taʊn ɪn ðə ˈaɪləndz/
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Besides visits to Waikiki, the Pali, and Punchbowl, there are many delightful excursions on the island of Oahu.
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The Trail and Mountain Club has made excellent paths to the mountain tops, where you can get superb views.
/ðə treɪl ənd ˈmaʊntən klʌb hæz meɪd ˈeksələnt pæðz tuː ðə ˈmaʊntən tɑːps wer juː kæn ɡet sʊˈpɜːrb vjuːz/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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excursions noun US /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading “Besides visits to Waikiki, the Pali, and Punchbowl, there are many delightful excursions on the island of Oahu.”

Honolulu noun US /ˌhɑːnəˈluːluː/

the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu

From this reading “IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.”

luau noun US /ˈluːaʊ/

an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party (especially one accompanied by traditional foods and entertainment)

From this reading “To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.”

Oahu noun US /ˌoʊˈɑːhuː/

an island of central Hawaii (between Molokai and Kauai); the chief island of the state

From this reading “To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.”

plantations noun US /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/

plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading “To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.”

traveler noun US /ˈtrævələr/

a person who changes location

From this reading “IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.”

volcanoes noun US /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊz/

plural of “volcano” — a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt

From this reading “To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.”

Waikiki noun US /ˌwaɪkiˈkiː/

a well-known beach and resort area on Oahu Island to the southeast of Honolulu

From this reading “Besides visits to Waikiki, the Pali, and Punchbowl, there are many delightful excursions on the island of Oahu.”

Word partnerships in these lines

English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.

Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.

few weeks adjective + noun counted as “few week”

In this reading “To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.”

most attractive adverb + adjective

In this reading “Honolulu is the oldest, and so by far the most attractive, town in the Islands.”

indulge in verb + particle

In this reading “To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.”

wonderful beauties adjective + noun counted as “wonderful beauty”

In this reading “To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.”

stay at verb + particle

reside temporarily

In this reading “To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.”

on the island preposition + article + noun counted as “on … island”

In this reading “Besides visits to Waikiki, the Pali, and Punchbowl, there are many delightful excursions on the island of Oahu.”

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Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

AmericannounUS /əˈmerəkən/

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Besides visits to Waikiki, the Pali, and Punchbowl, there are many delightful excursions on the island of Oahu.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Honolulu is the oldest, and so by far the most attractive, town in the Islands.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/

plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

BesidesprepositionUS /bɪˈsaɪdz/

in addition to; as well as

From this reading Besides visits to Waikiki, the Pali, and Punchbowl, there are many delightful excursions on the island of Oahu.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Honolulu is the oldest, and so by far the most attractive, town in the Islands.

canmodal verbUS /kæn/

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading The Trail and Mountain Club has made excellent paths to the mountain tops, where you can get superb views.

ClubnounUS /klʌb/

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The Trail and Mountain Club has made excellent paths to the mountain tops, where you can get superb views.

daynounUS /deɪ/

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

delightfuladjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtfəl/

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading Besides visits to Waikiki, the Pali, and Punchbowl, there are many delightful excursions on the island of Oahu.

dreamnounUS /driːm/

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

excellentadjectiveUS /ˈeksələnt/

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The Trail and Mountain Club has made excellent paths to the mountain tops, where you can get superb views.

excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/

plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading Besides visits to Waikiki, the Pali, and Punchbowl, there are many delightful excursions on the island of Oahu.

faradverbUS /fɑːr/

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Honolulu is the oldest, and so by far the most attractive, town in the Islands.

fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The Trail and Mountain Club has made excellent paths to the mountain tops, where you can get superb views.

goverbUS /ɡoʊ/

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Trail and Mountain Club has made excellent paths to the mountain tops, where you can get superb views.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

HonolulunounUS /ˌhɑːnəˈluːluː/

the capital and largest city of Hawaii; located on a large bay on the island of Oahu

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

INprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/

give free rein to

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Honolulu is the oldest, and so by far the most attractive, town in the Islands.

islandnounUS /ˈaɪlənd/

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading Besides visits to Waikiki, the Pali, and Punchbowl, there are many delightful excursions on the island of Oahu.

islandsnounUS /ˈaɪləndz/

plural of “island” — a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

itselfpronounUS /ˌɪtˈself/

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

JapannounUS /dʒəˈpæn/

a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

leastadjectiveUS /liːst/

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

luaunounUS /ˈluːaʊ/

an elaborate Hawaiian feast or party (especially one accompanied by traditional foods and entertainment)

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Trail and Mountain Club has made excellent paths to the mountain tops, where you can get superb views.

makeverbUS /meɪk/

engage in

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/

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 Besides visits to Waikiki, the Pali, and Punchbowl, there are many delightful excursions on the island of Oahu.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading Honolulu is the oldest, and so by far the most attractive, town in the Islands.

MountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The Trail and Mountain Club has made excellent paths to the mountain tops, where you can get superb views.

mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

OahunounUS /ˌoʊˈɑːhuː/

an island of central Hawaii (between Molokai and Kauai); the chief island of the state

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/

superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Honolulu is the oldest, and so by far the most attractive, town in the Islands.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

OUTadjectiveUS /aʊt/

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

Palinoun

an ancient Prakrit language (derived from Sanskrit) that is the scriptural and liturgical language of Theravada Buddhism

From this reading Besides visits to Waikiki, the Pali, and Punchbowl, there are many delightful excursions on the island of Oahu.

pathsnounUS /pæðz/

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading The Trail and Mountain Club has made excellent paths to the mountain tops, where you can get superb views.

perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/

plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

Punchbowl

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Besides visits to Waikiki, the Pali, and Punchbowl, there are many delightful excursions on the island of Oahu.

reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

rushverbUS /rʌʃ/

move hurridly

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

stayverbUS /steɪ/

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

stopsnounUS /stɑːps/

a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The Trail and Mountain Club has made excellent paths to the mountain tops, where you can get superb views.

surf-riding

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading Besides visits to Waikiki, the Pali, and Punchbowl, there are many delightful excursions on the island of Oahu.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

topsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/

of the highest quality

From this reading The Trail and Mountain Club has made excellent paths to the mountain tops, where you can get superb views.

townnounUS /taʊn/

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Honolulu is the oldest, and so by far the most attractive, town in the Islands.

TrailnounUS /treɪl/

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The Trail and Mountain Club has made excellent paths to the mountain tops, where you can get superb views.

travelernounUS /ˈtrævələr/

a person who changes location

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

tripsnounUS /trɪps/

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

viewsnounUS /vjuːz/

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The Trail and Mountain Club has made excellent paths to the mountain tops, where you can get superb views.

visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Besides visits to Waikiki, the Pali, and Punchbowl, there are many delightful excursions on the island of Oahu.

volcanoesnounUS /vɑːlˈkeɪnoʊz/

plural of “volcano” — a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

WaikikinounUS /ˌwaɪkiˈkiː/

a well-known beach and resort area on Oahu Island to the southeast of Honolulu

From this reading Besides visits to Waikiki, the Pali, and Punchbowl, there are many delightful excursions on the island of Oahu.

waynounUS /weɪ/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

weeksnounUS /wiːks/

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading The Trail and Mountain Club has made excellent paths to the mountain tops, where you can get superb views.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading IN AND OUT Honolulu itself the traveler may perhaps be able to see in a day, with American rush, while the steamer stops on the way to Japan.

wonderfuladjectiveUS /ˈwʌndərfəl/

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading To take trips on Oahu, go surf-riding, indulge in a luau, visit the plantations, and make an excursion to the volcanoes in the other islands, you must stay at least a few weeks, so that you may really see it all and have time to dream of its wonderful beauties.

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