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mastery

UK /ˈlɒŋ.ə/ US /ˈlɔŋ.ɚ/noun

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What characteristic does calling the dragon a 'longer' emphasize?

In the tragic poem, the dragon is described as 'the twisted worm, the ring-hoard longer'—a creature eternally desiring the treasure it guards.