Ash settled, coating the ground in gray.

Meaning: The burnt remains of the fire fell to the ground and covered it in a layer of gray ash.

Choice of Words: Ash is the fine, powdery remains of something that has been burned. Settled means to come to rest after moving or flying. Coating means to cover something with a layer of something else. Gray is a color between black and white.

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• Ashes settled in the fireplace, leaving a gray residue.
• Volcanoes erupt with molten lava and ash.
• Volcanoes erupt frequently, spewing lava and ash.
• Puddles form on the ground, reflecting the gray sky.
• Despair settled in her weary soul.
• Crane lifted, load settled, truck departed.
• They settled down for a peaceful night's sleep.
• The passengers settled into their seats.
• Night settled over land.
• Peace settled, hearts content.