Dogs: Happy tears?

Question 1

The story

Answer 1

Tears of joy… from a dog?

Researchers from Japan say the pets cry happy tears when they see their owners. Dogs often cry to clear their eyes, but this is the first time their tears have been linked to emotions. It’s thought the tears might make the relationship between the animals and humans stronger.

Question 2

teary-eyed

Answer 2

crying or about to cry
Reunite: meat again, after a while

The father of the bride was teary-eyed when he gave his speech.
Teary-eyed parents said goodbye to their children on the first day of school.
When I have to say goodbye to my mom’s dog, I get teary-eyed.
The husband looked teary-eyed as he said goodbye to his wife @ the airport.

Question 3

well up

Answer 3

become emotional and likely to cry.

She welled up watching the sad movie.
I always well up when I hear that song.

Question 4

shed (verb)

Answer 4

(tears) fall from (eyes)
Shed: A little house in the garden where you keep things like tools or bicycles.
The snake shed its skin.
I’m getting a bit emotional here.

Everyone shed tears at the funeral.
Sometime you feel better after shedding a few tears.