Tears flowed, shoulders lent.

Meaning: This sentence describes the emotional support and comfort provided by friends during difficult times, where tears are shed and shoulders are offered for comfort and support.

Choice of Words: Tears are drops of salty liquid that come from the eyes when a person is sad or emotional. Flowed means to move or run smoothly. Shoulders are the parts of the body that connect the arms to the torso. Lent means to give something to someone for a temporary period of time.

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Tears streamed down, shoulders offered.

Meaning: This sentence means that someone was very sad and crying, and someone else was there to help them feel better.

Choice of Words: Streamed means to flow in a continuous stream, like a river. Down means in a direction towards the ground. Offered means to present something to someone for their acceptance or use. When you put them together, "Tears streamed down, shoulders offered" means that someone was crying a lot and someone else was there to provide comfort and support.

Tears gushed forth, shoulders provided.

Meaning: This sentence means that someone was very upset and crying a lot, and someone else was there to help them feel better.

Choice of Words: Gushed means to flow out suddenly and in a large amount. Forth means forward or outward. Provided means to make something available for someone's use. When you put them together, "Tears gushed forth, shoulders provided" means that someone was crying uncontrollably and someone else was there to offer comfort and support.

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