Mystery unfolded, he watched intently.

Meaning: He was very interested in the mystery and wanted to know what would happen next.

Choice of Words: **Mystery unfolded:** This is a metaphor to describe the mystery as a story that is slowly revealed. **Watched intently:** This means to watch something very carefully.

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The secret was revealed, and he observed it closely.

Meaning: This means that something secret was shown or made known, and he watched it very carefully.

Choice of Words: Mystery is something that is hidden or unknown. Unfolded means to open or spread out something. Intently means with great attention or concentration. When you put them together, "Mystery unfolded, he watched intently" means that the secret was revealed, and he paid close attention to it.

The puzzle was solved, and he studied it with great interest.

Meaning: This means that the answer to the game or problem was found, and he looked at it very carefully because he wanted to know more about it.

Choice of Words: Puzzle is a game or problem that tests your thinking skills. Solved means to find the answer to a problem. Studied means to examine something closely. Interest means a feeling of wanting to know or learn more about something. When you put them together, "The puzzle was solved, and he studied it with great interest" means that the puzzle was solved, and he looked at it very closely because he wanted to know more about it.

The secret was uncovered, and he paid close attention to it.

Meaning: This means that something secret was shown or made known, and he watched it very carefully.

Choice of Words: Secret is something that is kept hidden. Uncovered means to remove something that is covering something else. Paid close attention means to give something your full attention. When you put them together, "The secret was uncovered, and he paid close attention to it" means that the secret was revealed, and he watched it very carefully.

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