Shadows stretched long and thin in the moonlight.

Meaning: The shadows became longer and thinner in the light of the moon.

Choice of Words: Shadows stretched means that the shadows became longer and thinner. Long and thin means that the shadows were very long and very thin. In the moonlight means that the shadows were created by the light of the moon.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

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