The old woman sat quietly, gazing at the distant mountains.

Meaning: An elderly woman was sitting without making any noise, looking intently at the mountains that were far away.

Choice of Words: The adjective old means having lived for a long time. The verb sat means to be in a position with one's body supported by the buttocks and legs. Quietly means without making noise or disturbance. Gazing means looking steadily and intently. Distant means far away in space or time. Mountains are large, natural elevations of the earth's surface.

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