The kitchen was dark and silent, save for the ticking clock.

Meaning: The room for cooking food had no light and was quiet, except for the sound of the clock.

Choice of Words: Kitchen is a room in a house or apartment where food is prepared and cooked. Dark means without light. Silent means without sound. Save means except for. Ticking is the sound made by a clock.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The ticking of the clock echoed through the silent room.
• The clock stopped ticking and time stood still.
• The clock stopped ticking.
• Ticking clock echoed through room.
• The old clock's ticking echoed through the room.
• Cat's gentle snores blend with ticking clock.
• The ticking clock reminded him of time's relentless march.
• I looked at the clock and saw that it was already nine o'clock.
• Save money now, save teeth later.
• The clock ticked loudly in the silent room.