Mother cried while reading the letter.
Meaning: A woman who had given birth to a child was shedding tears while she was reading a written message that was sent to her.
Choice of Words: Mother is a person who gave birth to a child. Cried means to shed tears, usually because of sadness or pain. Reading means to look at and understand written or printed words. Letter is a written message typically sent in an envelope.
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