The snake slithered away from the hungry heron.
Meaning: The snake moved smoothly to get away from the heron that wanted to eat it.
Choice of Words: Snake is a type of reptile with no legs. Slithered means to move smoothly and quickly along the ground without legs. Away means to move or be at a distance from something. From means starting at a particular place or time. Hungry means feeling a need to eat. Heron is a type of bird with long legs and a long neck.
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