The big, black dog barked loudly at the stranger.

Meaning: This sentence depicts a large, black dog making a loud, sharp sound at a person it doesn't know.

Choice of Words: Big means large in size or amount. Black is the color of coal or ebony. Dog is a common pet animal. Barked means to make a short, sharp cry, typically by a dog. Loudly means making a lot of noise. Stranger refers to a person whom one does not know or with whom one is not familiar.

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