The squirrel scurried up the tree.
Meaning: This describes the squirrel's movement. It's like saying, The squirrel moved quickly up the tree to escape the dog.
Choice of Words: Squirrel is a small, furry animal with a bushy tail. Scurried is a verb that means to move quickly and lightly. Tree is a tall plant with a trunk and branches. When you put them together, it means the squirrel moved quickly up the tree.
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