Shadows stretch, day's gentle end.

Meaning: This sentence means that the shadows were getting longer as the day was coming to an end, and the day was ending in a peaceful and calm way.

Choice of Words: Shadows are dark areas where light is blocked. Stretch means to become longer. Gentle means kind and calm.

Alternative Expressions

Shadows stretch, day's gentle end.

Meaning: This sentence describes the end of the day when the shadows become longer and the sun is setting. It's like saying, The day is ending and the shadows are getting longer.

Choice of Words: Shadows are dark areas that form when an object blocks the light. Stretch means to make something longer or wider. Day's means belonging to the day. Gentle means kind and calm. End means the last part of something. When you put them together, "Shadows stretch, day's gentle end" paints a picture of the shadows growing longer as the day comes to a close.

Shadows grow, day's end is near.

Meaning: This sentence also describes the end of the day when the shadows become longer and the sun is setting. It's like saying, The day is almost over and the shadows are getting longer.

Choice of Words: Shadows are dark areas that form when an object blocks the light. Grow means to become bigger or taller. Day's means belonging to the day. End means the last part of something. Near means close to something. When you put them together, "Shadows grow, day's end is near" describes the shadows becoming longer as the day is about to end.

Shadows lengthen, day's end approaches.

Meaning: This sentence also describes the end of the day when the shadows become longer and the sun is setting. It's like saying, The day is coming to an end and the shadows are getting longer.

Choice of Words: Shadows are dark areas that form when an object blocks the light. Lengthen means to make something longer. Day's means belonging to the day. End means the last part of something. Approaches means to come closer to something. When you put them together, "Shadows lengthen, day's end approaches" describes the shadows becoming longer as the day comes to an end.

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