Her silence signaled the start of a new chapter.

Meaning: This sentence is saying that her quietness was a sign that something new was about to happen.

Choice of Words: Silence means no sound or noise. Signal means to communicate or convey a message. Chapter means a section or part of a book or story. Together, it means she was quiet to show that a new part of her life was beginning.

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Her quietness hinted at the beginning of a new part.

Meaning: This means that she wasn't making much noise and that gave a clue that something new was about to happen. It's like saying, She wasn't making much noise and that made us think that a new part of the story was starting.

Choice of Words: Quietness is similar to silence but it means not making much noise or sound. Hinted means to suggest or give a clue about something without saying it directly. Beginning means the start of something. Part is a section or division of something. When you put them together, "Her quietness hinted at the beginning of a new part" means that her not making much noise suggested that something new was starting.

Her lack of talking suggested the commencement of a fresh segment.

Meaning: This means that she wasn't talking and that made us think that a new part of the story was starting. It's like saying, She wasn't talking and that made us think that a new part of the story was beginning.

Choice of Words: Lack means not having something. Talking means speaking or saying words. Suggested means to give an idea or thought about something without saying it directly. Commencement means the start or beginning of something. Fresh means new or not used before. Segment is a part or section of something. When you put them together, "Her lack of talking suggested the commencement of a fresh segment" means that her not talking gave the idea that a new part was starting.

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