| A: | This is such a beautiful day! Great for sailing! |
| B: | It sure is! The water looks so nice! Anchor the boat for a little while. I'm going to take a dip. |
| A: | Why are you doggy-paddling? I taught you how to swim! Do your breast stroke! |
| B: | I get too tired! I'll just backstroke, it's easier! |
| A: | Try kicking your legs more. That's good. Don't go out too far! |
| B: | It's Jump in! |
| A: | Kathy! Get back here! I see a shark! |
| B: | Ahhhh!!!! Help me! Help! Bring the boat closer! The shark is coming straight towards me! |
| A: | It's right under you! Kathy!!!!! |
| sail | verb | travel in a boat that is powered by wind |
| for a little while | phrase | for a short amount of time |
| a dip | phrase | a swim |
| doggy-paddle | verb | swim like a dog |
| breast stroke | common noun, non-variable | way of swimming where the person moves the arms and legs in a half-circle in front of them; like a frog |
| backstroke | verb | swim on your back with arms moving up and down in a circle |
| straight towards | phrase | directly in the direction of something |
| swim suit | common noun, singular | clothes you wear when you go swimming (AmE) |
| swimming costume | common noun, singular | clothes you wear when you go swimming (BrE) |
| towel | common noun, singular | piece of soft cloth you use to dry yourself after swimming or bathing |
| tan | verb | lie in the sun and try to make your skin more brown |
| dive | verb | jump into the water with your head first |