@eidylon
Here is the context, it’s from “Where The Red Fern Grows”.

“The wind itself seemed to be angry at the big tree's stubborn resistance. It growled and moaned as it pushed harder against the wavering top. With one final grinding, creaking sigh, the big sycamore started down. It picked up momentum as the heavy weight of the overbalanced top dove for the ground. A small ash was smothered by its huge bulk. There was a lighting-like crack as its trunk snapped.”

T_R_7

10 Dec 2022

Arabic

@eidylon
So, what do you think the accurate meaning of “A small ash” depending on the context above?

eidylon

10 Dec 2022

English (US)

A small Ash tree. Especially since they also specify the type of the larger tree as well (Sycamore).

T_R_7

10 Dec 2022

Arabic

Ok, thanks a million

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There was a lighting-like crack as its trunk snapped.
What does lighting-like crack mean

There was a lighting-like crack as its trunk snapped.What does lighting-like crack mean See a translation

In this context it would mean the trees trunk cracked in such a way that it sounded like lightning.

@T_Rania An Ash is a particular type of tree... Like Maple, Oak, Cherry, or Pine

Yes, ash can also be fine dust (usually what is left after a fire, but other kinds too). But that wouldn't really make sense in the context. Also, that would probably be "some ash" instead of "an ash"

A small Ash tree. Especially since they also specify the type of the larger tree as well (Sycamore).

There was a lighting-like crack as its trunk snapped.
What does lighting-like crack mean

Yes, ash can also be fine dust (usually what is left after a fire, but other kinds too). But that wouldn't really make sense in the context.

Also, that would probably be "some ash" instead of "an ash"