Their eyes locked, conveying emotions without words.

Meaning: The partners looked at each other with such intensity that they could understand each other's feelings without speaking.

Choice of Words: Eyes are the organs of sight. Locked means to become fixed in a position. Conveying means to communicate or express something. Emotions are feelings such as happiness, sadness, or anger. Words are spoken or written symbols that represent ideas or thoughts.

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