Wind howled, leaves rustled, I sought shelter.

Meaning: The wind was blowing strongly and the leaves were making a rustling sound. I looked for a place to protect myself from the wind.

Choice of Words: Wind is the movement of air. Howled means to make a long, loud, mournful sound. Leaves are the flat, green parts of a plant that grow from the stems. Rustled means to make a soft, crackling sound. Sought means to try to find or obtain something. Shelter is a place that provides protection from the weather or danger.

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