A dog barked loudly at the squirrel.

Meaning: The dog made a loud, sharp sound directed towards the squirrel.

Choice of Words: Dog refers to a domesticated carnivorous mammal that typically has four legs, a tail, and a keen sense of smell. Barked means to make a short, sharp sound, typically associated with dogs. Loudly means with a lot of noise. At indicates the direction or target of the action, and squirrel refers to a small, furry rodent with a bushy tail.

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