was perusing
peruse
peruse(
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. leer detenidamente
Rebecca perused the magazines in the seat pocket on her flight.Rebecca leyó detenidamente las revistas en el bolsillo del asiento del avión.
Sir, are you ready to order? - No, but can you bring me a glass of water while I peruse the menu?¿Señor, ya está listo para ordenar? - No, pero me puede traer un vaso de agua mientras leo detenidamente el menú?
2. (to browse)
a. ojear
Neal likes to peruse the travel books in the bookstore and imagine himself in far-off lands.A Neal le gusta ojear los libros de viaje de la librería e imaginarse en tierras lejanas.
b. explorar
Linda spent hours perusing the clothing stores at the mall before choosing a dress to buy.Linda pasó horas explorando las tiendas de ropa en el centro comercial antes de elegir qué vestido comprar.
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