betokening

"The empty classroom signified the end of the school day. "

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"We usually have family dinner in the afternoon. "

"My daughter is excited about her future plans for college. "

"She’ll be coming ’round the mountain when she comes [...]"

"The student's favorite object in her classroom was a colorful globe. "

"When the sun rises, the world becomes visible."

"The bakery's overhead costs, like rent and utilities, are high, which affects the price of the bread. "

"The dark clouds and sudden wind foreshow a coming storm. "

"I met her at a gathering of engineers and scientists."

"In the present, my focus is on finishing this project for work. "

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."