Hearts raced, fear unknown.

Meaning: This sentence describes how people's hearts were beating very quickly because they were afraid of something they didn't understand.

Choice of Words: Hearts are the organs that pump blood through our bodies. Raced means to move very quickly. Fear is a feeling of being afraid. Unknown means not known or understood.

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Hearts pounded, fear lurking.

Meaning: This means that the person's heart was beating fast because they were feeling very scared or afraid, but they didn't know what they were scared of.

Choice of Words: Hearts is a body part that pumps blood throughout the body. Pounded means to beat or throb loudly. Fear is a feeling of being afraid or scared. Lurking means to wait hidden or unseen. When you put them together, "Hearts pounded, fear lurking" describes a feeling of intense fear that is hidden or not known.

Hearts throbbed, fear gnawing.

Meaning: This means that the person's heart was beating fast because they were feeling very scared or afraid, and the fear was slowly getting worse.

Choice of Words: Hearts is a body part that pumps blood throughout the body. Throbbed means to beat or pulsate strongly. Fear is a feeling of being afraid or scared. Gnawing means to bite or nibble at something. When you put them together, "Hearts throbbed, fear gnawing" describes a feeling of intense fear that is slowly eating away at you.

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