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Meanings of both silent in English

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Usage of both silent in English
1
They were both silent and the major held her hand in his.
Andrew the Glad
2
For a moment they were both silent as they contemplated historical injustice.
Corduroy mansions
3
For a short while they were both silent in a close embrace.
Mother
4
We were both silent for a moment, warming ourselves by the coals.
The Wise Man’s Fear
5
After this they were both silent while the cheese was being removed.
The Price of Things
6
Just at this time Riccabocca and Violante approached the house, both silent.
"My Novel" — Volume 12
7
The speed continued unabated for some time, and we were both silent.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 54, No. 333, July 1843
8
They were both silent, reflecting upon the possible consequences of this discovery.
The Waif of the "Cynthia"
9
We were both silent for a minute while I took it in.
A taste of magic
10
We were both silent, when the door opened, and Mr. Trevanion entered.
The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 05
11
We were both silent, until Luke seemed to realize what he'd said.
The Lightning Thief
12
They were both silent for a little while, and then Morten rose.
Pelle the Conqueror — Volume 04
13
They then started on to join their companions, both silent and thoughtful.
Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders Among the Kentucky Mountaineers
14
They were both silent as Marian brewed tea and Eve fed Cory.
The secret life of ceecee wilkes
15
For some minutes they stood together, both silent, with this poor woman.
John Halifax, Gentleman
16
They were both silent for a moment, looking at the shells between them.
The lovers
This collocation consists of:
Both silent through the time
Both silent across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common