The boy sat silently, lost in thought.

Meaning: The boy was sitting quietly and thinking deeply about something.

Choice of Words: Silently means quietly or without making any noise. Lost means not able to find or remember something. Thought is the activity of using your mind to produce ideas, opinions, or judgments.

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