The big dog barks loudly at the mailman.
Meaning: This means that a large dog is making a lot of noise at the person who brings the letters and packages. It's like saying, The dog makes a lot of noise when the person who brings the mail comes.
Choice of Words: Big means large in size or amount. Dog is a common pet that is often kept for companionship or protection. Barks is the sound that a dog makes. Loudly means making a lot of noise. Mailman is a person who delivers mail. When you put them together, "The big dog barks loudly at the mailman" means that a large dog is making a lot of noise at the person who delivers mail.
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