After receiving the card signed "__________," Kate was determined to learn the sender's identity.

Mary used all her strength as she __________ into the earth, digging a hole big enough for a fish pond.

A flick of Godzilla's tail was enough to __________ a skyscraper.

The pioneers left their __________ land in Oklahoma and traveled West.

Mindy __________ in amazement when she learned that she had won first place in the drawing contest.

Jean danced with __________ at the sight of a pod of whales swimming along the shore.

When Katherine swerved off the road, her bicycle tires __________ in the wet ground.

Ralph __________ the plant with water and fertilizer.

Roscoe felt __________ to show up at Ella's poetry reading since she had attended his piano recital.

The election of a new president had no effect on the __________ of the poor villagers.

After suffering from seasickness, Lewis __________ whether he should become a ship captain.

After Caitlin failed to make the swimming team, she was __________ enough to try out for soccer.

Elena __________ giving in to stage fright and promised herself she would audition next year.

Rafael __________ every moment of the hot shower he took after a hard football practice.

The hail finally began to __________, but the damage to our car was already done.

During the flood, water __________ through the town, taking trees, houses, and cars with it.

Gail was __________ of her brother's bad manners because he was so young.