The snake slithered through the grass, its scales shimmering in the moonlight.

Meaning: The snake moved smoothly through the grass and its scales were shining in the light from the moon.

Choice of Words: Slithered means to move smoothly and quickly with a sinuous motion, like a snake. Grass is a type of plant that grows on the ground. Scales are the hard, protective plates that cover the body of a snake. Shimmering means shining with a soft, tremulous light. Moonlight is the light from the moon.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The snake slithered through the grass.
• The snake slithered stealthily through the grass.
• The snake slithered silently through the grass.
• Long snake slithered through grass.
• The snake slithered through the tall grass.
• Big snake slithered through green grass.
• The snake slithered through the grass to find a hiding spot.
• The green snake slithered quickly through the grass.
• Snake slithered through grass, silent.
• Snake slithered through grass.