He was scared of the big, black dog.

Meaning: This means the person feels fear or nervousness towards a particular dog that is large and has black fur.

Choice of Words: Scared means to be afraid or nervous about something. Black is a color that is the opposite of white. Dog is an animal that is often kept as a pet. Together, "Scared of the big, black dog" means the person is afraid of the large, dark-colored dog.

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