The elephant trumpeted mightily.
Meaning: This sentence describes a specific elephant that was making a loud, deep sound through its trunk with great power and volume.
Choice of Words: The is a definite article, indicating that the elephant being discussed is specific and known to both the speaker and listener. Elephant is a noun referring to a large, herbivorous mammal that has a long trunk and tusks. Trumpetted is a verb indicating the action of making a loud, deep sound through the trunk. Mightily is an adverb describing the power and volume of the elephant's trumpet.
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