The child ran after the kite, determined to retrieve it.

Meaning: The child quickly ran after the kite, wanting to get it back.

Choice of Words: Ran means to move quickly using your legs. After means following something or someone. Kite is a type of toy that flies in the wind, often made of paper or fabric on a frame. Determined means having a strong desire to do something and not giving up. Retrieve means to get something back.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The boy chased after the ball, determined to retrieve it.
• The cat quickly jumped to retrieve it.
• The boy climbed the tree to retrieve the ball.
• Boy climbed tree to retrieve hat.
• Dog jumps fence to retrieve ball.
• Retrieve item.
• The cat chased after it, determined to catch its prey.
• Kite soared high, child ran eagerly.
• Child ran with the kite's string.
• Child ran and kite retrieved.