Tall tree stood alone on top of a hill.

Meaning: There was only one tree on the highest part of a raised area of land.

Choice of Words: Alone means being without company or by yourself. Stood is the past tense of stand, which means to be in an upright position. A hill is a raised area of land, smaller than a mountain.

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Related Expressions

• The old house stood alone on the top of the hill.
• The house stood alone on a hill.
• The mysterious house stood alone on the hill.
• The cyclist reached the top of the hill and took a deep breath.
• The old house stood tall and proud on the hill.
• The castle stood tall and proud on the hill.
• The tall giraffe stretched its neck to reach the leaves at the top of the tree.
• The tall giraffe stretched its long neck to reach the leaves at the top of the tree.
• The cottage stood alone in the dark woods.
• The old house stood silently on the hill.