Meaning: This sentence describes the movement of dragonflies near lily pads, emphasizing their ability to stay in the air in one place and their proximity to the lily pads.
Choice of Words: "Dragonflies" are flying insects with large, transparent wings. "Hover" means to stay in the air in one place without moving. "Near" indicates a position or location close to something. "Lily pads" are flat, round leaves of a water lily plant that float on the surface of a pond.