Daylight broke, owl retreated, hidden.

Meaning: As the sun rose, the owl flew back to its hiding place to rest for the day.

Choice of Words: Daylight is the period of time when the sun is shining. Broke means to come into being or to appear. Retreated means to move back or withdraw. Hidden means concealed or not visible.

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The sun came up, the owl went back to its nest, out of sight.

Meaning: This sentence describes the same event as the first sentence, but uses different words to explain that the owl went back to its nest because it was no longer dark outside.

Choice of Words: Sun is the star that provides light and heat to the Earth. Came up means to rise or appear above the horizon. Owl is a type of bird that is known for being active at night. Went back means to return to a previous place. Nest is a structure built by birds to lay eggs and raise their young. Out of sight means not visible or seen.

When the sky got light, the owl flew away and hid.

Meaning: This sentence describes the same event as the first two sentences, but uses different words to explain that the owl flew away and hid because it was no longer dark outside.

Choice of Words: Sky is the space above the Earth and the atmosphere. Got light means to become brighter. Owl is a type of bird that is known for being active at night. Flew away means to move through the air using wings. Hid means to conceal or make something not visible.

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