Birds chirped merrily above flowing river.
Meaning: The birds made cheerful sounds as they flew over the flowing river.
Choice of Words: Birds are feathered creatures that can fly. Chirped means to make a short, sharp sound. Merrily suggests a cheerful or joyful manner. Above indicates a higher position. Flowing describes something moving smoothly and continuously. River refers to a large, natural stream of water. This sentence portrays the cheerful chirping of birds above the continuously moving river.
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