He ruled with strength and courage.

Meaning: The lion was a strong and brave leader.

Choice of Words: Ruled means to have control or authority over something. Strength refers to physical or mental power. Courage is the ability to face danger or difficulty without fear.

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The king led with bravery and might.

Meaning: This means that the king used his ability to face danger or difficulty without fear and his physical or mental power to guide or direct a group of people.

Choice of Words: The is a definite article that refers to a specific thing. King is a person who rules a country or a kingdom. Led means to guide or direct a group of people. With means in addition to or in conjunction with. Bravery refers to the ability to face danger or difficulty without fear. Might refers to physical or mental power.

The captain sailed the ship with skill and determination.

Meaning: This means that the captain used his ability to do something well and his quality of being determined to do something to travel on water in a boat or ship.

Choice of Words: The is a definite article that refers to a specific thing. Captain is a person who is in charge of a ship or a team of people. Sailed means to travel on water in a boat or ship. With means in addition to or in conjunction with. Skill refers to the ability to do something well. Determination refers to the quality of being determined to do something.

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