Owner smiled proudly at dog.
Meaning: The person who has the pet formed a pleased expression with the mouth and eyes while feeling pleasure or satisfaction because of the pet's actions.
Choice of Words: Owner is the person who has a pet. Smiled means to form a pleased expression with the mouth and eyes. Proudly means feeling or showing pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or qualities. At indicates the direction of attention or regard. Dog is a common pet.
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