She closed the book with a sigh of contentment.

Meaning: This means she finished reading the book and felt happy and satisfied with the experience.

Choice of Words: Closed means to shut something. Book is a collection of written or printed pages bound together. Sigh is a deep, audible exhalation of breath. Contentment is a state of happiness and satisfaction.

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The girl shut the novel with a gasp of delight.

Meaning: This sentence means that the girl finished reading the novel and she was very happy and excited about it.

Choice of Words: The word shut also means to close something, but it's a more forceful way of saying it. Novel is a kind of book that tells a story. Gasp is a quick, sharp intake of breath, often when you are surprised or excited. Delight means feeling very happy and pleased.

She sealed the tome with a murmur of approval.

Meaning: This sentence means that she finished reading the tome and she thought it was very good and important.

Choice of Words: The word sealed means to close something tightly, like a letter or a package. Tome is a big, heavy book, often one that is old or important. Murmur is a low, soft sound, like when you whisper. Approval means feeling that something is good or right.

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