A long time ago, there was a magical kingdom.

Meaning: This sentence sets the scene for a fantasy story about a magical kingdom in the distant past.

Choice of Words: Long means a period of time that seems like it lasts forever. Ago refers to a time in the past. Magical describes something that has supernatural powers. Kingdom means a country or territory ruled by a king or queen.

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Once upon a time, there existed a wondrous realm.

Meaning: This means that there was a kingdom or country that was amazing and wonderful at one time.

Choice of Words: Once means one time. Upon means in or during a particular time. Time means a period of duration. Existed means to be present or real. Wondrous means causing great wonder or amazement. Realm means a kingdom or country.

In a distant past, there lay an enchanted land.

Meaning: This means that there was a country or region that was magical and far away in the past.

Choice of Words: Distant means far away in time or space. Past means a time before the present. Lay means to be in a particular place or position. Enchanted means to be under a spell or magic. Land means a country or region.

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