Silence reigned as they passed.

Meaning: There was no sound as the giraffes walked by.

Choice of Words: Silence is the absence of sound. Reigned means to rule or have power over something. Passed means to move by or beyond something.

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Silence held sway as they marched on.

Meaning: This means that it was very quiet as they marched past. It's like saying, It was so quiet, you could hear their footsteps as they marched by.

Choice of Words: Silence means the absence of sound, or a very quiet atmosphere. Held sway means to have power or control over something. Marched on means to walk in a steady, rhythmic way, typically in a group. When you put them together, "Silence held sway as they marched on" means that there was a quiet atmosphere as they marched past.

Hushed stillness enveloped them as they proceeded.

Meaning: This means that it was very quiet as they walked past. It's like saying, It was so quiet, you could hear their breaths as they walked by.

Choice of Words: Hushed means very quiet or silent. Stillness means the state of being still or quiet. Enveloped means to surround or cover something. Proceeded means to move forward or continue. When you put them together, "Hushed stillness enveloped them as they proceeded" means that there was a very quiet atmosphere as they moved past.

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