I ended up having to take the lunches to town. At least, I was able to eat with the kids. Supper was late and everyone was clamoring. As the listener, compare your initial reactions to the two messages. When you take time to look at the details, you realize there were both positive and negative aspects to the day.
Words can confuse, rather than clarify.
The chances are 99 to 1 that you will not know. These are definitions that are so specific that you have no doubt what is meant. A good example is a recipe. Be as specific as you can. Make a list of five words that have at least two meanings.