The cat put down the mouse and ran away.

Meaning: This sentence describes a cat's action of releasing a mouse it had captured and then running away quickly, possibly out of fear or disinterest.

Choice of Words: Cat refers to a domestic feline animal. Put means to place or set something in a particular location. Down indicates a lower position or location. Mouse is a small rodent often found in homes and fields. Ran signifies rapid movement using legs. Away means to move or travel from a particular place. This sentence describes a cat releasing a mouse it had caught and quickly moving away from it.

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