Mountains rose high above the clouds.
Meaning: The mountains were very tall and went up above the clouds.
Choice of Words: Mountains are large natural elevations of the Earth's surface. Rose means to move or grow upwards. High means at a great height. Above means higher than something else. The is a definite article that refers to a specific thing. Clouds are collections of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.
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