The word settled is used correctly in that sentence. If there are more sentences comment them I can help.
I think the purpose of an author is a new story inspiration.
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The sea has waves. They go up and crash back down. You can think of this as hard times. When you think your doing good and start rising to the top you often crash back down. This (the crash) leads to difficulties or troubled times.
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I think I saw a sparrow, and a robin outside in the tree. is the correct answer.
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