The crackling flames painted shadows on our faces.

Meaning: This sentence describes how the fire's flames created shadows on the faces of the people sitting around it.

Choice of Words: Crackling means making a series of sharp, short sounds. Flames are the part of a fire that burns and produces light and heat. Painted means to create a picture or design on a surface. Shadows are dark areas created by something blocking light. Faces are the front parts of human heads, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.

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