Sun shone brightly upon smiling faces.
Meaning: The star at the center of our solar system emitted light with a lot of light on or above the front parts of human heads that had happy expressions.
Choice of Words: Sun is the star at the center of our solar system. Shone means to emit light. Brightly means with a lot of light. Upon means on or above something. Smiling means having a happy expression on one's face. Faces are the front parts of human heads.
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