The flames flickered and cast long shadows on the ground.

Meaning: The burning gases that rise from a fire burned unsteadily with a wavering flame and threw or sent dark areas where light is blocked on the surface of the earth.

Choice of Words: Flames are the burning gases that rise from a fire. Flickered means to burn unsteadily with a wavering flame. Cast means to throw or send something. Shadows are dark areas where light is blocked. Ground is the surface of the earth.

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