Pages were filled with ancient script.

Meaning: The pages of the book were covered in writing that was very old and that the girl could not understand.

Choice of Words: Pages are the sheets of paper in a book. Were means existed in the past. Ancient means very old. Script is a system of writing.

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The leaves were covered with old writing.

Meaning: This means that the leaves of the plant were completely covered with writing that was old.

Choice of Words: Leaves are the flat, green parts of a plant that grow from the branches. Covered means to put something over or on something else to hide or protect it. Old means not new or recent. Writing is the marks or symbols that people make on paper or other surfaces to communicate or record information.

The parchment was inscribed with archaic characters.

Meaning: This means that the parchment was written on with very old symbols or letters.

Choice of Words: Parchment is a material made from animal skin that was used for writing on in ancient times. Inscribed means to write or carve letters or symbols into something. Archaic means very old or out of date. Characters are the written symbols that make up a language.

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