A turtle sunbathed on a rock, its shell glistening in the sun.
Meaning: A turtle was lying on a rock, enjoying the warmth of the sun and its shell was shining.
Choice of Words: A turtle sunbathed on a rock, its shell glistening in the sun. Turtle is a reptile with a hard shell. Sunbathed means to lie in the sun to get warm or tan. Glistening means shining brightly with a wet or oily surface.
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