Two men made room for him and he ate in silence.

She ate in silence for a while, then decided to change the subject.

We ate in silence for a while and then I took a chance.

They all ate in silence, thinking over everything that had happened.

We sat across from each other and ate in complete silence.

The food was good, and they ate in silence for a few minutes.

At last the night came, and the three of them ate in silence.

Again, he decided to let her begin, and they ate in silence for a few minutes.

Her voice had become serious, and for a few minutes they ate in silence.

We continued to eat, our dinner in silence after that.