He wanted to reach it, but it was too high.

Meaning: He had a desire to move towards or arrive at something, but the excessive elevation prevented him from doing so.

Choice of Words: Wanted means to desire or wish for something, Reach means to move towards or arrive at a place, But is used to contrast two statements, Too is used to indicate an excessive amount, High is used to describe something at a great elevation.

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