Meaning: The man had a great height and he was able to get something from the part of the cupboard that is placed up.
Choice of Words: The man was tall and he reached the highshelf.
Alternative Expressions
Lanky fellow stretched for lofty perch.
Meaning: This means that a tall and thin man reached up to touch or get something that was on a high perch.
Choice of Words:Lanky means tall and thin. Fellow means a man or boy. Stretched means to reach out to touch or get something. Lofty means high up in the air. Perch means a place where a bird sits or rests.
Statuesque gentleman extended his arm towards an elevated platform.
Meaning: This means that a tall and dignified man stretched out his arm to touch or get something that was on a raised platform.
Choice of Words:Statuesque means tall and dignified. Gentleman means a man who is polite and well-mannered. Extended means to stretch out. Arm means the part of the body between the shoulder and the hand. Elevated means raised up. Platform means a raised area of ground or floor.