The dog barked happily at the returning owner.

Meaning: The dog was overjoyed to see its owner coming back home and expressed its happiness by barking excitedly.

Choice of Words: The word barked means to make a loud, sharp sound like a dog. Happily means feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. Returning means coming back to a place or person after being away. Owner is a person who has the right to possess or use something.

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