The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building, his heart pounding.

Meaning: The courageous person whose job is to put out fires moved quickly into the structure that was on fire. His vital organ that pumps blood around his body was beating very fast.

Choice of Words: Brave means showing courage or determination in the face of danger. Firefighter is a person whose job is to put out fires. Rushed means to move quickly or hurriedly. Burning means on fire or alight. Building is a structure with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory. Heart is the organ that pumps blood around the body. Pounding means beating or throbbing rapidly.

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