The dog barks at the cat.

Meaning: A domesticated carnivorous mammal makes a sharp, short cry in the direction of a small, furry mammal.

Choice of Words: Dog refers to a domesticated carnivorous mammal, often kept as a pet or for work. Barks means to make a sharp, short cry, typically associated with dogs. At indicates the direction of an action or attention. The is used to refer to a specific or previously mentioned object or idea. Cat refers to a small, furry mammal, often kept as a pet.

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