The nights grew longer, bringing cooler temperatures.

Meaning: The nights became longer and the weather became colder.

Choice of Words: Nights refers to the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise. Grew means became longer. Cooler temperatures means temperatures that are lower than usual.

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The nights stretched out, bringing a chill in the air.

Meaning: This means that the nights started to last for more hours and the weather became colder.

Choice of Words: Nights are the periods of time between sunset and sunrise. Stretched means that something became longer or extended. Out means that something went beyond its usual length or size. Bringing means that something caused something else to happen. Chill means a feeling of coldness. Air is the mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth.

As the days waned, the nights encroached, enveloping the land in a cool embrace.

Meaning: This means that as the days got shorter, the nights started to get longer and colder, covering the land like a cool hug.

Choice of Words: Days are the periods of time between sunrise and sunset. Waned means that something became weaker or less. Nights are the periods of time between sunset and sunrise. Encroached means that something gradually moved into an area. Enveloping means that something surrounded or covered something else. Land is the solid part of the Earth's surface. Cool means that something is not hot. Embrace means a hug or a close hold.

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