Its heart was still pounding from the scare.

Meaning: The bird's organ that pumps blood was still beating very fast because it was scared.

Choice of Words: The word Heart refers to the organ in the body that pumps blood. The word Pounding means to beat or strike heavily and regularly. The word Scare means a feeling of fear or nervousness.

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