The sun shone brightly, casting long shadows from the trees.

Meaning: This means the sun was shining very brightly and the trees were making long shadows on the ground.

Choice of Words: Shine means to emit light. Brightly means with a lot of light. Cast means to throw or send something. Shadow is a dark area where light is blocked. Tree is a tall plant with a trunk and branches. When you put them together, it means the sun was shining very brightly, and the trees were casting long shadows on the ground.

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