Moonlight shone on the sleeping town.

Meaning: The moonlight was illuminating the town while everyone was asleep.

Choice of Words: Moonlight is the light from the moon that reaches the earth. Shone means to give out light. Sleeping means to be in a state of rest with closed eyes. Town is a place where people live.

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The moon's glow illuminated the slumbering town.

Meaning: This means that the town was lit up by the light of the moon at night while the people were asleep.

Choice of Words: Moon's glow is the light that comes from the moon. Illuminated means to light up or make something visible. Slumbering means to be sleeping deeply. Town is a place where people live and work. When you put them together, "The moon's glow illuminated the slumbering town" means that the light from the moon was lighting up the town while the people were sleeping deeply.

Under the moon's watchful eye, the town lay in peaceful slumber.

Meaning: This means that the town was lit up by the light of the moon at night while the people were asleep.

Choice of Words: Under the moon's watchful eye means that the moon was watching over the town. Lay means to be in a resting position. Peaceful slumber means to be sleeping peacefully. Town is a place where people live and work. When you put them together, "Under the moon's watchful eye, the town lay in peaceful slumber" means that the town was sleeping peacefully under the watch of the moon.

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