The world is quiet, as night takes its hold.

Meaning: This sentence describes how the world becomes peaceful and quiet as night begins.

Choice of Words: World is the planet Earth and everything on it. Quiet means to make no sound or noise. Night is the period of time from sunset to sunrise. Takes means to seize or capture. Hold means to have or keep something in one's possession.

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The world is hushed, as darkness descends.

Meaning: This sentence means that the world is very quiet because it is getting dark outside. It's like saying, The world is getting quieter and quieter because the sun is going down.

Choice of Words: Hushed means very quiet or silent. Darkness means the absence of light. Descends means to come down or move from a higher place to a lower place.

The world is tranquil, as night envelops it.

Meaning: This sentence means that the world is very peaceful and calm because it is nighttime and everything is covered in darkness. It's like saying, The world is so peaceful and calm because it's surrounded by darkness.

Choice of Words: Tranquil means peaceful and calm. Envelops means to surround or cover something completely.

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