| 单词 | quieten |
| 例句 | “It’s a girl. She very seldom cries,” she said, handing the baby to me, and as if to earn the compliment it immediately quietened down. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z I picked up the moaning child and took him outside, trying to quieten him. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Julius heard her voice, clear and shrill above the quietening crowd. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z Tom is trying to quieten her, he’s ignoring Anna, so it falls to me to take hold of her. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z She breathed deeply to quieten it, but it would not stay still. had betrayed her, publicly, grossly, and shamelessly. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z Ira had fed him and freed him from hunger, the taste was with him still and he would not be quietened. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z Leaping, roaring to climax, then the strength taken from fury, a quietening. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z I drank a bottle and a half of wine in an attempt to get off to sleep, to stop my hands shaking, to quieten my startle reflex, but it didn’t really work. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Sacrabani, who had been screaming vigorously, began to quieten down: he gave one or two more tentative wails, then his mouth split in something like a smile and his fingers curled round Selvam’s. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z “I picked her up to comfort her. That’s all. I picked her up to quieten her.” The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z He was trying to quieten me—worried, I assume, about what the receptionist thought, what the other patients thought. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Boss Man quietened everyone down and told me to answer the phone. ‘I liked going to New York as a drug trafficker’: Duane Jackson 2015-08-16T04:00:00Z This induces a trance-like state in which the conscious mind quietens down, apparently allowing the subconscious to do a little rewiring. 'You’ve had what we call a cosmic orgasm': the rise of conscious breathing 2018-08-04T04:00:00Z After the cast had taken several bows, Neal Davies, a Welsh baritone, stepped forward and quietened the crowd for one final number. An Opera Company’s Precarious Future Has Some Worried About a Ripple Effect 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z The women said it was because of their ethnicity; the train spokesman said employees repeatedly asked the women to quieten down. African Americans shake up wine industry stereotypes 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z "Once when I had my fortieth birthday in Kenya I waylaid an enormous tiger…" "Really, Andrzej, going on safari is pretty unlikely in downtown Krakow," said the Hydrophilosopher, quietening him down. The Birthday Party and the Airman by ?ukasz D?bski, translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones 2011-04-08T10:22:00Z There’s no end to it, it’s fighting the good fight, and not allowing the critics to quieten you. Henry Golding Drew on His Own Cultural Confusion in ‘Monsoon’ 2020-10-09T04:00:00Z As the vast audience screamed in delight, Ocean quietened the crowd. Frank Ocean Returns With Coachella Headlining Set and Reworked Songs 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z Public outcry in general over the Cosby allegations has quietened down in recent months, but Apatow continues to find ways to bring them up. Judd Apatow’s Cosby crusade: He’s not going to be quiet about the rape allegations 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z They tell me other things I'm not allowed to write, including news of a change in instrument infrastructure that should quieten a few groans. How Mumford & Sons became the biggest band in the world 2012-11-15T16:50:01Z While his style quietened, his inner dandy never died; Alexander McQueen designed him a memorably ironic military-style Union Jack overcoat splattered with pigeon droppings. How David Bowie Changed Fashion History 2016-01-16T05:00:00Z That night, the house is quietened down to the obligatory quota of close friends and relatives. 'The clock of his life was counting down' – loving and losing my ex 2019-03-30T04:00:00Z My mind would quieten down; some part of my brain seemed to switch off, or at least cede control for a few minutes. How running cured my anxiety – and a broken heart 2019-01-05T05:00:00Z The only words that Jones was able to utter were to tell his audience to “quieten down”. Terry Jones: ‘I’ve got dementia. My frontal lobe has absconded’ 2017-04-16T04:00:00Z And while the viewer might expect the film’s tone, and Jackson’s demeanor, to quieten as the narrative winds down into the present day, it does not. ‘Reggie’ Review: Reggie Jackson on Himself, Racism and, Yes, Baseball 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Mantle was reportedly staying at a Travelodge in Newcastle when he asked people in the room next door to quieten down. Should you challenge a noisy neighbour? 2013-03-26T09:20:21Z If her daughter goes to university next year, the weekends, and weekdays, will further quieten. The agony of weekend loneliness: ‘I won't speak to another human until Monday’ 2020-01-16T05:00:00Z Illustration by Caroline Binch Many children's aim to quieten childish terrors – it goes with the territory – offering the equivalent of a soothing nightcap before bedtime. Picture books for children – reviews 2013-07-27T13:00:01Z Algeria Violence and tragedy are no strangers to Algeria, but things have quietened down considerably in recent years, and travellers and tour groups are visiting. Can Middle East tourism ever recover? 2015-11-24T05:00:00Z Dramatic front cloths were used to help quieten the audience at the start of performances. Picasso's largest work descends for Ballets Russes exhibition 2010-08-05T17:54:00Z The 22-year-old was talking to her friends in an alley, she was told to quieten down, and then was shot by an off-duty police officer. #SayHerName: why Kimberlé Crenshaw is fighting for forgotten women 2016-05-30T04:00:00Z I'm not Buddhist or anything, it's just about trying to quieten your brain. Kelly Reilly: 'I'm not an exhibitionist' 2011-01-02T00:05:11Z For the yen, its slide back past the weak side of 149-per-dollar suggested some scepticism around whether Japan's finance ministry had really ordered an intervention, though it was enough to quieten short sellers. Asia stocks slump as bond selloff spooks markets 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z England were walking out in front of 75,000 people who were all supporting Australia, so to quieten them down showed they thrived off that pressure. 'England have momentum - now game of chess awaits' 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z The deafening roars that had greeted the Matildas on their entrance at Stadium Australia were quietened by half-time but England did not become complacent. How England crashed Australia's party to reach final 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z McKane's group got louder and louder, and witnesses said Mr Leslie told the group to quieten down, telling them "enough" and saying "will you all shut the f*** up". Man sentenced after Cotswold pub punch death 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z While England are yet to meet a side ranked inside the world's top 10 at the tournament, this will help quieten doubts that they might struggle without the instrumental Walsh. Stunning James goals power England into last 16 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z Predictably, this did nothing at all to quieten the chatter. Qin Gang: China's 'missing' foreign minister sparks guessing game 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z “But it could be quietened if they can stay away from the hospital by taking early therapy, like Paxlovid.” California's COVID-19 hospitalizations are near historic lows. Will the lull last? 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z "I'm not quitting because my security is an issue for me. But it is for them. I would like it for them if things would quieten down." Dutch Finance Minister Kaag to leave politics citing family concerns 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z But in the afternoon Marsh quietened the England support, bullying the bowling with an imperious knock. Wood thrills but crucial Ashes Test in the balance 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z The situation began to quieten on Sunday, and on the night of Monday to Tuesday police arrested 81 people, according to the ministry. France riots subside as Darmanin faces Senate questions 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z It didn't disappear with the arrival of Mr Sunak in Number 10, but it quietened down substantially. Chris Mason: The ghost of Boris Johnson haunts Rishi Sunak 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z Rotating the strike with intelligent running, Smith and Labuschagne took the sting from the situation and quietened the crowd. India have hope after third-day final fightback 2023-06-09T04:00:00Z A critics' darling, it is likely to quieten the chorus of fans and analysts asking questions about plans for a new console, which have been pushed back to 2024. Zelda Tears of the Kingdom: Why Nintendo's latest game is more than a sequel 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z "Somebody told me that I had to try and quieten things down, but it is very difficult," Lamb says. How Brighton's Ferguson became Republic's 'great hope' 2023-05-04T04:00:00Z Putin signed the new decree at a time when rights groups say authorities are stepping up efforts to quieten the few voices of opposition that remain. Russia's Putin signs decree introducing life sentences for treason 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The debate over whether Meta is in decline may get quietened, at least for now. Meta Returns to Growth After Struggling With Falling Sales 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z In Port Sudan residents woke up to explosions but later in the day said things seemed to have quietened down. Sudan crisis: Shock and anger in Khartoum, a city not used to war 2023-04-16T04:00:00Z This time they combined on each other’s goals to quieten a Stade Velodrome crowd full of belief after the recent cup win against a PSG side reeling from five defeats in its 12 previous games. Mbappé and Messi combine as leader PSG wins 3-0 at Marseille 2023-02-26T05:00:00Z The Welsh fans were quietened early by the flurry of soft Irish tries but were at least roused by a fightback that will have pleased Gatland, even if his team was ultimately outclassed. 6 Nations: Ireland tops Wales 34-10, spoils Gatland’s return 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z The debate that surrounded Brexit in the years after the referendum has undoubtedly quietened, but the disagreements clearly remain. Brexit three years on: views from Stratford-upon-Avon 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z As Hollywood quietens for the holidays, she has been afforded a rare moment to reflect “on a wild and wonderful six months” since “Aftersun” premiered in Critics’ Week at Cannes. Charlotte Wells examines the push and pull of making a private story public 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z Usually, the Dutch get significant support on the road but without them, Van Dijk believes an early goal might be important to quieten the opposing fans. Dutch skipper Van Dijk dodges Messi questions 2022-12-07T05:00:00Z A frenzied crowd was expectant but by the end, a small pocket of England fans were jubilant, the quietened India supporters drifting away. England beat India to storm into World Cup final 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z At about 22:30 Valery went upstairs from the cellar because the shelling had quietened down and he wanted to get some rest. The agony of not knowing, as Mariupol mass burial sites grow 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z Art also helped her after the war quietened down. The sand doodler who conquered her Somali Islamic critics 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z "Over the past two or three days, the military seem to have quietened down a bit," she tells us. Ukraine war: Shock and joy in newly liberated villages 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z Shields described Marshall as a "hater" and said: "I'm going to quieten all the doubters about my knockout power, my skills and all my accomplishments." Marshall and Shields clash at news conference 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z Antonio Conte’s Spurs found the perfect way to quieten down the home ground as it took the lead after just five minutes. Kane at the double as unbeaten Tottenham wins 2-0 at Forest 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z The Syrian government has not commented on the violence but Al-Watan said the fighting had quietened and negotiations over a settlement were underway. At least 17 dead in rare clashes in Syria's Sweida 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z It remains to be seen whether this performance will quieten talk about Leach's place in the side. The day Leach's luck finally turned? 2022-06-23T04:00:00Z But when the IndiGo staff saw him, they warned the parents that he would not let them board, "if the child did not quieten down and become 'normal'". IndiGo: Anger after India airline removes disabled teenager 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z Sullivan, 73, plus fellow co-chairman David Gold and chief executive Karren Brady, remain distrusted by large sections of the West Ham support even if the hostility has been quietened by on-pitch performances. A pivotal moment as Moyes builds 'new West Ham'? 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z They need a win to boost morale and to quieten the growing whispers about Rodgers’ three-year life cycle. Wolves v Leicester: Premier League – live! 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z Organisers also hope it will quieten a steady drumbeat of criticism from activists and governments over China's rights record in Xinjiang and elsewhere - criticism that China rejects. After fraught run-up, Beijing turns to opening ceremony 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z Furbank almost quietened those who doubted his last-minute selection with an impressive break that came dangerously close to an individual score. England claim 11-try win against Tonga 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z The noise inside the Dubai International Stadium was deafening but as Pakistan began their run chase of 152, it quietened. 'I have seldom felt happiness like this' 2021-10-24T04:00:00Z "With us being rural, it's certainly quietened down," he said. Yorkshire pumpkin farmer 'started with one pack of seeds' 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z And the diary doesn't look set to quieten down until the end of May, although the salon is working at about half capacity to ensure social distancing. Reopening verdict: 'It was 'buzzing, chaotic and crazy' 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z The issue is yet another headache for Morrison, and there is speculation that he will shuffle his cabinet in a bid to quieten the storm over his government’s treatment of and attitude towards women. Australian lawmaker's online bullying leave Morrison fighting political fires 2021-03-27T04:00:00Z A Delhi court said earlier in February that sedition could not be invoked to "quieten any disquiet under the pretence of muzzling miscreants", and bailed two men who had allegedly shared fake videos. Farmer protests: India's sedition law used to muffle dissent 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z Cynics will say this is a divide-and-rule strategy to quieten the complaints from smaller developers. Apple slashes commission fees to developers on its App Store 2020-11-18T05:00:00Z But even a large goal haul at Parc des Princes will do little to quieten the critics following Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat by Manchester United. MATCHDAY: Barca plays Real Madrid; Man United hosts Chelsea 2020-10-23T04:00:00Z Buttler, meanwhile, produced another beautiful innings that will further quieten the critics of a wicketkeeper-batsman who has had a disappointing summer behind the stumps. Crawley’s 171 puts England in charge of 3rd test vs Pakistan 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z Several times she beseeched the crowd to quieten down, gently at first, imploringly: “It really puts me uptight and I forget the words and I get nervous,” she told them three songs in. Joni Mitchell, Isle of Wight 1970: the day the music nearly died 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z Rashford has done an amazing job of simplifying the complexities and quietening the noise. Premier League countdown: team news, previews and more – live! 2020-06-16T04:00:00Z The noise-cancelling handles background drone fairly well, while the ear cups enclose your ears to help quieten the rest of the world. Best noise-cancelling headphones for working from home 2020-04-25T04:00:00Z Tocilizumab is approved to quieten the chatter of immune molecules in rheumatoid arthritis and in some types of cancer. The Coronavirus Patients Betrayed by Their Own Immune Systems 2020-04-01T04:00:00Z On the circuit, meanwhile, a row about the format of individual events shows no sign of quietening down. Eagles fly in to LA for USA Sevens as shortened game faces big challenges 2020-02-28T05:00:00Z This quietened the home crowd, and the draw means Liverpool can pull 16 points ahead of City if Manchester United are beaten on Sunday, with another game in hand still to play. Manchester City hit by Fernandinho own goal as Crystal Palace grab draw 2020-01-18T05:00:00Z In this season of boom and bust for United the three points will quieten the noise around Solskjær and side but for how long who knows. Manchester United thump Norwich as Marcus Rashford celebrates in style 2020-01-11T05:00:00Z “I just don’t compartmentalise that way,” she continues, after the suggestion that she could ‘just stick to the football’ to quieten things. Megan Rapinoe: ‘Everybody has a responsibility to make the world a better place’ 2019-12-30T05:00:00Z Things quietened down quickly, though, when Kensington Palace explained that the fur was faux. Pretzels, switchboards and faux fur: the royals' most controversial hats 2019-11-06T05:00:00Z It then magnifies that audio while quietening surrounding noise, allowing for better hearing. New tech to help disabled people 2019-09-08T04:00:00Z “Actually, when I get the time, when my mind quietens a bit, that is what I have decided to do.” ‘I thought psychologists were for crazy people’: can therapy help refugees? 2019-08-31T04:00:00Z Only after the councillor – who requested anonymity – called the police did officers arrive to tell the pub crawlers to quieten down. The fall of Prague: ‘Drunk tourists are acting like they’ve conquered our city’ 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z The Speaker decides which MPs will speak in debates and tries to quieten members so that others may be heard. What does the Speaker do? 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z Our two-week trip to visit my mother’s brother “until things quietened down” turned into a four-year odyssey in search of refuge, while my father stayed at home. Bosnia is close to the edge. We need Europe’s help | Aleksandar Brezar 2019-05-29T04:00:00Z “We were in a corner of the room … when we heard a bit of noise approaching and we were trying to quieten down a little bit and then he entered the room,” the complainant said. Cardinal George Pell’s crimes described in victim’s words 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z "We were in a corner of the room ... when we heard a bit of noise approaching and we were trying to quieten down a little bit and then he entered the room," the complainant said. Cardinal George Pell's crimes described in victim's words 2019-03-12T04:00:00Z When it all quietened down, the house sold for around its value: £160,000. Crowds, vandals, chaos: what happens when Banksy sprays your wall? 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z My mind will not quieten, will not release my body and allow it to sink into sleep, obeying the gravitational pull of the unconscious. Can a sleepless night awaken creativity? 2018-12-15T05:00:00Z Regarding road safety, the powerful “motordom” lobby worked to quieten concerns about the relationship between vehicle speeds and road injuries. Road deaths: why matters have only got worse over the past 100 years 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z By the midway point of the period United had, at last, gone some way to quieten their opponents and the crowd. David Silva sparks Manchester City’s precious derby victory over United 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z The Russian leader, a former intelligence officer himself, said the Skripal scandal had been artificially exaggerated, but said he thought it would fade from the headlines and that the sooner it quietened down the better. Putin calls poisoned ex-spy Skripal a scumbag and traitor 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z The fourth quarter gets underway on Monday, the time of year when investors hope things quieten down and allow them to lock in the profits they’ve accrued throughout the year. Take Five: World markets themes for the week ahead 2018-09-28T04:00:00Z To quieten the children, I caught their attention. One little Syrian refugee didn't stop drawing. She gave me this message to show you | Ben Quilty 2018-09-01T04:00:00Z Though the conflict has quietened in recent years, bombings and shootings are still common, and the fighting has cost almost 7,000 lives, 90% of them civilians. The dark secret of Thailand’s child brides 2018-09-01T04:00:00Z And iif United win here, as expected, maximum points will surely quieten some of the noise. Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester United: Premier League – live! 2018-08-19T04:00:00Z The brain should learn to quieten down that distortion, he said. Newsreader's debut wearing hearing aid 2018-07-21T04:00:00Z The lead trio have now breached the 1:45 mark over the rest of the peloton as the field looks set and the early attacks quietening down. Tour de France 2018: stage two – live! 2018-07-08T04:00:00Z But after Croatia prevailed on penalties, there was a shocked silence, and people began to file home, quietened and depressed. Blood, sweat and beers: Russia down but proud after World Cup exit 2018-07-08T04:00:00Z The Speaker intervened several times to quieten the House and rebuke hecklers - at one point complaining of "stupid" behaviour. Prime Minister's Questions: The verdict 2018-04-18T04:00:00Z Many in Malaysia have already reported a quietening down of outspoken voices on social media. Malaysian prime minister accused of ‘dirty tricks’ as election looms 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z If supersonic air travel is ever to return, Concorde’s successors will thus have to quieten their act. Silencing a sonic boom would help a Concorde replacement 2018-01-25T05:00:00Z A growing community of planetary scientists thinks that things quietened down relatively quickly, with a steadily decreasing rain of asteroids that ended a few hundred million years after Earth and the Moon formed. Bashing holes in the tale of Earth’s troubled youth 2018-01-23T05:00:00Z The publication date of La Belle Sauvage on his 71st birthday was a “happy accident rather than a deliberate plan”, his publicist claimed, but a rejuvenated Pullman shows no signs of quietening down. Philip Pullman: ‘My daemon is a raven, a bird that steals things’ 2017-10-22T04:00:00Z The crowd noise was deafening for the early stages but it quietened as United become more comfortable toward the end of the first half. Man United contains Liverpool in 0-0 draw in Premier League 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z When things quieten down, a ground-team approaches the sedated elephants on foot, bundles them up, and drags them on to trailers. Exclusive: footage shows young elephants being captured in Zimbabwe for Chinese zoos 2017-10-03T04:00:00Z Despite this awful start from their side the crowd continued to roar their team on, though it was quietened by United’s third. Romelu Lukaku strikes twice more as Manchester United thrash CSKA 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z "They all chanted back 'well alright', so I said it again and they chanted back, so I said come on, we've got to get on with some talking here, and everything quietened down." Neil Kinnock's regret of 'alright' Sheffield 1992 rally - BBC News 2017-04-09T04:00:00Z Of course, Trump may simply sabre-rattle for a bit, then quieten down. Trump’s change of heart on Syria isn’t reassuring, it’s profoundly disturbing | David Shariatmadari 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z Even in the music industry, men have tried to quieten me down and package me differently. How I see Britain: photographs that define the country 2017-03-15T04:00:00Z The driver cursed at them in French and threatened to kick them out of the car if they didn’t quieten down and if McCloskey didn’t move her feet. Uber: the app that changed how the world hails a taxi 2017-01-29T05:00:00Z If they display their usual defiance and win, they go seven points clear and quieten the burgeoning hysteria. Leicester City v Chelsea: Premier League – live! 2017-01-14T05:00:00Z "But I would say, yes, things are eventually going to quieten down unless something else happens." Leicester: Back to reality or still living the dream? - BBC News 2016-12-31T05:00:00Z If only things would just quieten down a little, we would have the most glorious time as there are so many unattached males wandering around and just no girls! Suez Crisis: The MI6 secretary with a ringside seat - BBC News 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z His side had quietened Liverpool – and their support – and there was scant threat to their goal. Manchester United’s Paul Pogba fails to live up to price tag in draw at Liverpool 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z But in class the students quietened down, listened carefully and took notes. Is China’s gaokao the world’s toughest school exam? | Alec Ash 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z He spoke only to say “quieten down”, before his son spoke on his behalf and said it was a great honour. Monty Python stars will 'rally round' Terry Jones after dementia diagnosis 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z A specific "thirst circuit" was rapidly activated by food and quietened by cool temperatures in the mouth. Brain's thirst circuit 'monitors the mouth' - BBC News 2016-08-03T04:00:00Z It took me a few seconds to quieten down my riotous systems. Self-limited : Nature : Nature Research 2016-07-26T04:00:00Z However the CML said lending activity was likely to quieten down over the next few months. Mortgage lending soars in June, says CML - BBC News 2016-07-21T04:00:00Z Coming barely a month before elections, it is a sign of how dissenting voices are being quietened. Cry press freedom 2016-07-14T04:00:00Z It is yet to be seen whether it will only strengthen the resolve of some to launch a unified assault on Corbyn’s leadership or quieten down the rebels. Jeremy Corbyn sacks Hilary Benn from shadow cabinet 2016-06-26T04:00:00Z When coaches told him he had to quieten down, he agreed, but only up to a point. Roger Federer: ‘I need the fire, the excitement, the whole rollercoaster’ 2016-06-18T04:00:00Z Some time went by and it quietened down a little bit. Orlando survivor: 'That’s when bullets started coming through the stall wall' 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z He did not react for several seconds as Kuenssberg prepared to ask her question, but then put up his hand to quieten the crowd. Jeremy Corbyn supporters boo BBC's Laura Kuenssberg 2016-06-02T04:00:00Z He’s got a break, he’s held from 0-40 down and he’s quietened the home fans. French Open 2016: Djokovic in action as Bedene reaches third round – day five live! 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z To quieten things further, the aircraft would also fly a bit slower than Concorde, which had a cruising speed of Mach 2. Baby boomers 2016-03-31T04:00:00Z Silencers only quieten gunshots to the level of a pneumatic drill and are rarely used in murders. 10 things we didn't know last week - BBC News 2016-03-11T05:00:00Z Scholars like Friedman and Dorf both say that ultimately, once the political grandstanding quietens down it is this less extraordinary process that will dictate the timing of Scalia’s replacement. Call for Obama to delay supreme court nomination is 'absurd', say legal scholars 2016-02-17T05:00:00Z "The nation's leaders will obviously focus on new initiatives, and after the buzz of it all quietens down ... that'll be my time to move in." New breed investors embrace China's white-knuckle ride 2016-02-07T05:00:00Z He’s got a break, he’s held from 0-40 down and he’s quietened the home fans. French Open 2016: Djokovic in action as Bedene reaches third round – day five live! 2016-05-26T04:00:00Z Veirs said more work needs to be done to identify how badly the noise is affecting whales and also to quieten the ships that pass near the cetaceans. Ships' noise is serious problem for killer whales and dolphins, report finds 2016-02-02T05:00:00Z But when called on, Borchers and Ridgewell were solid at the heart of their defense, and the stadium began to quieten in anticipation of the inevitable. Columbus Crew 1-2 Portland Timbers | MLS Cup match report 2015-12-06T05:00:00Z While Sheen’s film and television career has quietened down in recent years, he has been writing messages about news and politics for his 11.5 million Twitter followers. Charlie Sheen discloses HIV positive diagnosis: 'It's a hard three letters to absorb' 2015-11-17T05:00:00Z She describes the House of Commons as a robust debating chamber but says that for the first five years fellow MPs "quietened" when she spoke, and no-one wanted to interrupt her because of her disability. Dame Anne Begg: 'What do I do now?' - BBC News 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z As the paddle dunks the camera underwater, the audio quietens, just like when your ears are submerged. Hands-On With the Smallest GoPro Ever Made 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z By quietening down the engines and using bioluminescence to attract it, they managed to see this most extraordinary animal in its natural habitat. Our deep need for monsters that lurk in the dark - BBC News 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z On Friday, there were ex-pat Aussies and Brits, and a group of raucous Ethiopians, cheering, chanting and constantly ignoring the announcer’s request to quieten down for the start of races. Athletics in Qatar: A changing game? 2015-05-15T04:00:00Z "It quietened down, obviously, when they went back in again, and then when they came back out again, it was just as you expected," she said. VE Day memories recalled 70 years on - BBC News 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z When the cytokine response starts to settle down, the disease also appears to quieten down. Distinct ME stages found, says study 2015-02-27T05:00:00Z If the pulling of The Interview was their primary motive, things should quieten down but if there are more data dumps, then he thinks everyone should pretty much dismiss North Korea as the source. Sony Pictures hack - whodunnit? 2014-12-18T05:00:00Z Reversing those numbers would surely quieten the doubters. The battle of the scientists 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z After the initial eruption had quietened, the volcano continued to spew low levels of ash, and nobody knew whether the activity might pick up again. Scientific advice: Crisis counsellors 2014-08-26T04:00:00Z But a hardcore of 200 or so young men refused to be quietened. Ferguson, 11 days on: ‘We are sitting on a powder keg’ 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z To quieten down the howling, countries set up panels of academics to discuss the controversies. Textbook cases, Chapter 10 2014-07-03T04:00:00Z The atmosphere quietened at the Estádio Nacional in Brasília, with the pockets of French fans watching silently as Nigeria started to dominate possession. World Cup 2014: France Defeats Nigeria With Late Goals 2014-06-30T04:00:00Z However, Deschamps is keen to quieten the growing hype surrounding the Real Madrid striker. French take on Swiss in potential Group E decider 2014-06-18T04:00:00Z Not that it quietened this arena: there was noise in Curitiba, and lots of it, there was just not much else. Nigeria and Iran lower World Cup pulse with forgettable goalless draw 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z Normally garrulous, she quietens as we walk down a street in Byculla, south Mumbai. Jockin Arputham: from slum dweller to Nobel Peace Prize nominee 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z IN ANY other situation a crowd of thousands of vocal Saudis would be quickly jumped on and quietened by the security forces. Where the popular will matters 2014-05-29T04:00:00Z But people like the Speaker of the House of Commons want that to change - and he mentioned the Newsround viewers present to encourage MPs to quieten down. VIDEO: NR viewers mentioned in parliament 2014-04-09T13:27:07Z The quietening of tensions in Ukraine coincided with the grand opening of the Sochi winter Olympics, which was attended by Mr Yanukovych. Ukraine’s crisis: Europe’s new battlefield 2014-02-20T11:34:27Z Authorities said they were not expecting another major tremor, because the patterns showed volcanoes tended to quieten down after a large eruption. Java airports reopen after eruption 2014-02-15T06:05:33Z The census appears to be an attempt to quieten those calls. Casualty Figures: Sri Lanka to Start Tally of Civil War Dead 2013-11-29T06:05:19Z The problem is that traditional engine quietening solutions are approaching stalemate. How are aeroplanes getting quieter? 2013-07-23T23:01:47Z Neither side found their fluency, as Uruguay drained the game of pace and momentum, quietening the crowd and adding to the mood of tension around the ground. Brazil 2-1 Uruguay 2013-06-26T21:19:42Z Today, those criticisms have been quietened to some degree by the release of more details about D-Wave's technology. D-Wave's Quantum Computer Courts Controversy 2013-06-19T16:15:06.277Z It will be different afterwards, when their friendly relationship should return, but Kessler's voice quietens as he steels himself for the night ahead. Mikkel Kessler: 'Froch's a real fighter, he's ready to go through hell' 2013-05-24T10:57:43Z But his clarification did little to quieten the uproar in parliament. After riding high, Indian government brought low by new scandals 2013-05-06T11:50:03Z The Spaniards, who drew 0-0 in the first leg, quietened the 66,000 crowd in Dortmund when Joaquin shook off his markers and drilled in a low shot for the lead in the 25th minute. Dortmund 3-2 Málaga (3-2 agg) 2013-04-09T21:19:52Z Nick Compton quietened chatter over his ability to open with Cook by making a century in each of the first two Tests. How England and Australia are shaping up as battle for the Ashes approaches 2013-03-27T16:23:35Z But for Mancini this a satisfactory win and one that will quieten his critics, until Sunday at least. Manchester City 4-0 Leeds United 2013-02-17T16:29:27Z Rudd's historic "Sorry speech" in February 2008 quietened the battlefield, but by no means silenced it. Hit play confronts Australia with its bloody past 2013-01-26T02:09:32Z The quietening of Chavez's voice might be a relief to Washington and local foes who see him as an embarrassing friend of dictators. Analysis: Allies to lose socialist patron if Venezuela's Chavez goes 2012-12-21T06:05:53Z The government is wary of a return of mass protests as it faces economic difficulties from the effects of the euro zone crisis and increased social spending last year to quieten the protests. Thousands mourn leader of Morocco's main opposition group 2012-12-14T18:38:12Z "It seems to have quietened off a little bit now because there have been a lot of other incidents," he said. Brendan Rodgers urges Liverpool's Raheem Sterling to sign long-term deal 2012-11-29T22:30:23Z I'm just trying to quieten down my life. Olympic champion Anthony Joshua determined to defend title in Rio 2012-11-26T12:10:35Z The nice little burble of the home crowd quietened a little by that early run. MLB: Cardinals v Nationals — live! 2012-10-10T17:14:21Z A half a second lead was whittled down to just over a tenth as the crowd, sensing the Aussie fightback began to quieten and tension levels soared. Cycling: Britain romp to team pursuit gold 2012-08-03T19:45:41Z When a baby got particularly vociferous in one match, the umpire politely asked her: "Can you quieten the wee one?" Strawberries in the rain but no Pimms at Wimbledon 2012-08-02T07:05:09Z However despite the media attention having "quietened down", Stone says the trilogy will "still comfortably be at number one for a while yet". Fifty Shades novels drop in sales 2012-07-17T16:49:11Z My mother was hushoing my little sister, striving to quieten her, for she was cutting her teeth at the time, and was mighty uneasy through the means of them. Fairy Legends and Traditions of The South of Ireland 2012-05-22T15:16:54.237Z At last they quietened down for Wendy to tell them just one more story before they were tucked in for the night. The Story of Peter Pan Retold from the fairy play by Sir James Barrie 2012-05-22T15:16:50.277Z As a mother comforteth, so does the touch of His Hand quieten and console. One Day at a Time and Other Talks on Life and Religion 2012-03-31T02:00:20.873Z The tumult with which the town was filled quietened down; one by one the sounds ceased, and over the city fell a troubled sleep.... The Making of a Saint 2012-03-16T02:00:25.243Z Their horses had improved so much that they gave a lot of trouble at first, throwing their packs and scattering the gear over the plains, but they soon quietened down to work. Early Days in North Queensland 2012-01-24T03:00:29.987Z Cutbacks by businesses, governments and households quietened the frenetic deliveries of containers on the dockside. Crisis kills revival in Europe microcosm Belgium 2012-01-16T11:44:08Z "I'm after bringing up a bone for the dog to quieten him!" Further Experiences of an Irish R.M. 2011-11-24T03:00:44.527Z There was a big dandy on me too, and as soon as I had quietened the collie I opened the dandy up. The Cruise of the Land-Yacht "Wanderer" Thirteen Hundred Miles in my Caravan 2011-10-11T02:01:13.517Z His good deeds don't seem to quieten him, anyway. A Life For a Love A Novel 2011-08-18T02:00:24.323Z And what it suggests is that the Sun appears set to quieten further over the next solar cycle than - with lower sunspot activity, and perhaps marginally lower energy output. Heat and light 2011-06-16T14:54:08Z Wefaq organizers quietened those in the crowd who tried to chant "Down with the government," frustrating some protesters. Thousands rally for reform in Bahrain 2011-06-12T12:37:46Z Moving and returning well, the world number four quietened a partisan crowd by taking the opening set against the world number 44 with his second break. Murray eases into quarter-finals 2011-05-12T17:49:27Z The prime minister was accused of being sexist last week after he used the phrase in the Commons in an effort to quieten Labour MP Angela Eagle. PM wife 'liked calm down joke' 2011-05-04T16:18:20Z We have to use our experience to quieten their crowd down. Schalke 04 v Manchester United 2011-04-25T10:42:25Z Bismuth in large doses is given, and morphia is a most useful drug to relieve the pain and quieten the bowel. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z If Frank Lampard's unflustered conversion quietened the crowd, a sort of embarrassed hush descended eight minutes later when Wales were caught completely cold by Glen Johnson's long ball down the right. Wales 0-2 England 2011-03-26T17:10:41Z Yesterday as I looked down on Lens the fire had quietened on both sides, as though the guns were tired. From Bapaume to Passchendaele, 1917 2011-03-04T03:01:00.007Z The drivers, however, quietened them down, and held their heads till the break of day. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 2 (of 10) From the Battle of Mons to the Fall of Antwerp. 2011-02-19T03:01:10.063Z She could only surmise that the man had a conscience, and that in this way he strove to quieten it. A Woman's Burden 2011-02-13T03:00:21.253Z If the military assumes control, I think this will quieten people. President Mubarak's announcement: Your reaction 2011-02-10T22:17:18Z His two goals will help quieten the dissenters who felt this was too grand a stage for the player. Internazionale's epic win over Roma shows Leonardo has made his mark 2011-02-07T16:50:40Z "Since you think that I may use violence, I may tell you, to quieten your minds, that the police are coming, after all." The Solitary Farm 2011-02-04T03:00:21.943Z Nevertheless, Professor, I ask you to note this fact, when I have exhausted my Latin on her without making her obey me, I have a resort that quietens her. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z Even the tempest in her heart was quietened, and the warmth of the evening caused her to feel a languor that was temporarily almost serene. Burning Sands 2011-01-17T03:00:53.930Z Hurdles remain high for Kan as he tries to enact the budget for the year from April, tackle tax reform, improve sagging ratings and quieten a fractious DPJ. Japan PM must reshuffle cabinet this month: party official 2011-01-09T06:10:52Z Eyjafjallajokull quietened down in the second half of 2010, but there are for the searing magma that courses beneath Iceland's active surface. Highlights of 2010 2010-12-25T00:54:29Z "I shall quieten him," said the negro quickly; "get out, you!" and he fixed so fierce a glance on the small girl that she fled rapidly. The Solitary Farm 2011-02-04T03:00:21.943Z I tried to quieten her, but she went passionately on. The Tower of Oblivion 2010-12-20T17:11:53.787Z The region has since quietened, and India says it will release the contours of a political solution to the protests in a few months, which some analysts say will involve greater autonomy for the region. India accused of widespread Kashmir torture: WikiLeaks 2010-12-17T07:03:55Z So I thought: 'I'll get the chance to see him at the end, things will quieten down and I'll say hello.' Greene and Turner are reluctant heroes 2010-08-07T23:06:00Z Things have quietened down for the Newmarket trainer since he saddled Authorized to win the Epsom classic three years ago. Strong evidence behind Main Aim and Ryan Moore in Jury Stakes 2010-05-29T00:44:00Z And Bella, in the seclusion of her own room, was trying to quieten her fears. The Solitary Farm 2011-02-04T03:00:21.943Z But this will all quieten down after the weekend. iPad round-up: How to choose the right model, plus funding for iPad apps 2010-03-31T13:12:00Z But the Londoners quietened the hostile home crowd by applying an admirable work ethic to their superior technical ability and dominated for the vast majority of the contest. 2010-02-03T21:45:00Z That might quieten this crazy crowd a little. 2010-01-24T19:47:00Z He decides to quieten them down by handing around a bucket of fried chicken. 2010-01-08T06:26:00Z He did this to quieten a tiresome inner voice which insisted that his cheerful mien was the result of cowardice rather than of bravery, the cowardice which refused to endure! What a Man Wills The officers stayed in the surgery some time; Ahmed heard Minghal Khan talking and laughing; and by the time they came back his pulse had quietened. Barclay of the Guides Her cries gradually quietened down to a despairing wail of: "Granny, Granny!" Ditte: Girl Alive! But this seasoned warrior quietened after the visit of an official who listed us with particulars of wounds, units, and service. Cavalry of the Clouds Let 'em alone except they shrieked, and then I'd soon quieten 'em. Shirley Suddenly they seemed to quieten down, as if by some means the Germans had got to know of our great plans and were preparing for the blow. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. Henry made a motion as if he would quieten his father, but the old man shook him off. Changing Winds A Novel “What are you going to do to-day?” she asked, as her brother did not speak and the dog quietened. The Hound From The North Gradually your mind will be stilled and quietened, and you will be filled with a sense of harmony and peace. The Practice of Autosuggestion Therefore have I quietened him for the nonce. Robin Hood So I quietened Liza down some and I went in and told Marthy it weren't no more than one of them shooting stars. Year of the Big Thaw While the coachman put his harness straight, and quietened his frightened horses, the ladies spoke a few kind words to the wounded Black Mantle who had fought for them so bravely. My Sword's My Fortune A Story of Old France Lucy put her hand on his arm to quieten him. The Explorer The matter quietened down, but the Commandant shortly afterwards retired from the service of the State. Reminiscences of Queensland 1862-1869 "It's probably only from William, to say the ship is signalled," said the Colonel, to quieten her; but his own voice trembled with anxiety. The Hero She said it sounded like trouble and I finally quietened her down by saying I'd saddle Kate up and go have a look. Year of the Big Thaw She gave me an apple to quieten me. Jewish Children His calmness, and the steadiness of his voice seemed to quieten her. The Explorer Scarterfield told Fish enough to satisfy and quieten him; and presently the man went away, having first told us that he would be at home for another month. Ravensdene Court Australian shippers send many of them over to India, and rely on the long sea voyage to quieten them down, which it does to a certain extent. The Horsewoman A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding, 2nd. Ed. I was one of them that rushed in with the police, and when things got quietened down a bit I found old Tom in the kitchen with a pretty sore head, but not in danger. William Adolphus Turnpike The number of these shells was unusually large; but later on towards 10 A.M. things began to quieten down in the back area. Q.6.a and Other places Recollections of 1916, 1917 and 1918 Then the fires quietened, and there was a time of lesser activity. A Tramp's Notebook After that things quietened down a bit, an' the short hairs on the back o' my neck had time to lie down. Between the Lines But Wainamoinen gave them comfort and courage, and he and Ilmarinen and Lemminkainen by their magic spells quietened the winds and the waves, and repaired the damage which the vessel had suffered from the storm. Finnish Legends for English Children He quickly let go of me, seized one of the convicts by the throat, and choked him into insensibility, and we soon quietened one of the other two by the same method. Rídan The Devil And Other Stories 1899 Eventually our heavy guns opened out with lively retaliation and the enemy quietened down. Q.6.a and Other places Recollections of 1916, 1917 and 1918 "But you accepted him—" "Anything to quieten him—like a hysterical child." The Lost Girl Ralph secured two, twisted their necks, stuffed one into his own nether garment, and informed the mate that he should have adopted this plan of quietening them at first. The Shellback's Progress In the Nineteenth Century The stream of traffic making for beyond the town was continuous as ever, but the shelling had quietened, and the horses were kept at the walk. Pushed and the Return Push Some magic had lulled him, too, into a quietened mood from which had been smoothed the saw-edged raggedness of despair. The Tyranny of Weakness Athens has quietened down after the political violence of the restoration of Constantine. Europe—Whither Bound? Being Letters of Travel from the Capitals of Europe in the Year 1921 Yes, but I'm not sure you haven't taken a very risky way of quietening him, giving him what he wanted—" "I think," said Alvina, "I can look after myself. The Lost Girl He was rather white, but there was a curious little smile about the corners of his lips which quietened my fears. The Heart of Una Sackville The threat of the whip, however, had the effect of quietening Miss Viva for a good two minutes, and in the meantime Fate sent an unexpected deliverance. More about Pixie And, as the malcontents proved after all to be but a small proportion of the crew, this threat quietened them, at least for the time being, and no further murmurs were heard. The Cruise of the Nonsuch Buccaneer "Now, just quieten yourself down and tell me all Lyne told you about her, will you, my lad?" The Daffodil Mystery I shall hand in a report with the details, for your perusal, when things have quietened down a bit. At the Point of the Bayonet A Tale of the Mahratta War The relieving Battalion, the 9th Cheshires, fortunately for them did not arrive until things had quietened down, and the relief, if somewhat lengthy, was carried out more or less in peace. The Sherwood Foresters in the Great War 1914 - 1919 History of the 1/8th Battalion So the thundering race continues, and it is only after many miles have been covered that the cattle have run themselves out and we finally get them quietened down and turned homewards. Ranching, Sport and Travel Then things began to quieten down and tidings sped along the lines that the attack had succeeded: the French had gained some ground on their extreme right, and the 155th had secured their objective. The Fifth Battalion Highland Light Infantry in the War 1914-1918 A few soldiers who, inflamed by drink, fired at those who summoned them to surrender, were instantly shot and, in half an hour, the terrible din that had filled the air had quietened down. Under Wellington's Command A Tale of the Peninsular War It was twelve o'clock and more before I got him quietened down, and I wouldn't say he was what you'd call properly pacified then. The Simpkins Plot The Boxer troubles had quietened down, and the workers who had returned were again holding meetings in the little village near Kucheng. Everlasting Pearl One of China's Women The cook returned about 5 o'clock and seemed rather inclined to take up a high-handed attitude with me, until a few well-chosen words from her master quietened her down a little. The Lost Valley He took off my jacket and my sweater, peeled down my jeans and my panties, and ran his fingertips over me, stroking me until I quietened. Someone Comes to Town, Someone Leaves Town This terrific cannonade continued until dawn, when things quietened down a little. One Young Man The simple and true story of a clerk who enlisted in 1914, who fought on the western front for nearly two years, was severely wounded at the battle of the Somme, and is now on his way back to his desk. Believe you me, it took the sergeant all he knew to quieten down her mother that was over at the barracks asking for the name of the villain that was taking away her daughter's character. The Simpkins Plot Then things quietened down a bit; so I told the lads to make a drink of tea for themselves, which they did gladly enough. At Ypres with Best-Dunkley The country's quietened down a lot, and a 'ranger's supposed to be a thing of the past. The Lost Valley Then the nervous restlessness which had taken possession of Gladys seemed to be quietened down, and she stood quite still on the hearth-rug, and her face was calm, but deadly pale. The Guinea Stamp A Tale of Modern Glasgow June 14th.—Artillery activity at night has quietened considerably. The Story of the "9th King's" in France While Edward believed that Scotland was quietening down under its new constitution, Bruce was secretly conspiring with the Scottish magnates, with a view to making himself king. The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) She shivered a little with youth's instinctive dread of the time when age shall quieten the bounding pulses, slowly but surely taking the savour out of things. The Moon out of Reach Our jailers encouraged this pastime; it was not merely harmless in itself, but it had a quietening effect on the temper of the men, and the squabbles and brawls among them notably diminished. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow Down to the tender, on to the lighter, kits and equipment, and farewell to the quietened steamer. With Botha in the Field She looked at him with eyes in which her wonder showed; and in her quietened body her passion seemed to raise its subdued head again, sweet and strong and young. Married Life The True Romance A little chloroform will quieten you for a time. Hugo A Fantasia on Modern Themes As this thought came and held her, making her feel that something stronger than herself had taken possession of her and was merely using her as it would, she felt quietened. Captivity Try and quieten down and go to sleep. The Underworld The Story of Robert Sinclair, Miner He attempted to quieten his fears, and tried to reassure himself, and, having succeeded in some degree in doing this, he fell asleep again. Heiress of Haddon My mood changed, and I held her close to me, with one arm flung about her, till she quietened down from her sobbing. Tramping on Life An Autobiographical Narrative I quietened these apprehensions by assuring them that the deserters had no pistols with them. A Voyage to the South Sea For The Purpose Of Conveying The Bread-Fruit Tree To The West Indies, Including An Account Of The Mutiny On Board The Ship She remembered ever afterwards how he had picked her up, suddenly quietened, and set and bandaged the arm without the suspicion of tenderness or apology or shame, but with cool skill. Captivity It needed all Mrs. Ramsay's tact and patience to quieten and allay her fears; but gradually the girl was prevailed upon to go to bed, and Mrs. Ramsay retired to the next room. The Underworld The Story of Robert Sinclair, Miner I talked to him as I would have done to one of my own men, and he quietened down at last and looked up at me. The Man with the Clubfoot I have managed to get him quietened down. Looking Seaward Again Arthur put his hand on her arm quickly to quieten her and bent down with irresistible curiosity. The Magician "I wan' my wife," he muttered, quietened a little by Mrs. King's voice. Captivity All night Mysie tossed and raved in a high fever and delirium, while Mrs. Ramsay sat by her bedside, trying to soothe and quieten the stricken girl. The Underworld The Story of Robert Sinclair, Miner The story meanders so sluggishly that our sympathies are with Don Francisco, and we cannot help wishing that he had adopted more drastic measures to quieten the insistent stranger. The Tale of Terror A Study of the Gothic Romance He obeyed, and the rush of cold, wet air had a curiously quietening effect upon the nerves of all of them. The Great Prince Shan If they were not quiet he would swiftly quieten them with his moorillah. Primitive Love and Love-Stories All bad things quieten in the night time, and the ugly thing itself will put on some sort of a decent face! New Irish Comedies Left to themselves—for all the other children were still out at play—Nellie soon had Robert quietened and sitting at his dinner of cold potatoes and buttermilk. The Underworld The Story of Robert Sinclair, Miner Her quietened heart beginning to beat quickly again, she hurried down the side garden to the back of the house. Sons and Lovers "They'll burn us to hell first, and then quieten us with praying." Helbeck of Bannisdale — Volume II Little by little his grief quietened down, and in its place came a mild resignation. Saint Augustin His eyes were glassy with drink, and his comrades strove to quieten him. Esther Waters They will pass and quieten, He will abide for ever. Expositions of Holy Scripture St. John Chapters I to XIV Now she got her colour back in the light and warmth of the fire, but she quietened down again as soon as I was smoking in comfort. The Yeoman Adventurer And so we quietened down, and finally I went to bed, and to sleep. Carnacki, the Ghost Finder His relations and friends thought that some distemper had got into his head; but he kept crying, in spite of all that they said to quieten him, "What shall I do to be saved?" The World's Greatest Books — Volume 02 — Fiction This quietened the lads a little, and they went on with their dinner. Home-Life of the Lancashire Factory Folk during the Cotton Famine They have not learnt the art of quietening the soul in face of an inexorable command. The Adventure of Living : a Subjective Autobiography Constance protested against the expensiveness of the affair several times, but Sophia quietened her by sheer force of individuality. The Old Wives' Tale Totty managed to quieten her little charge, whom she took upon her lap. Thyrza "But I will stay," said the doctor, after he had examined his patient; "as much on her account as his! and partly to quieten the fears of this poor, faithful fellow." Ruth If they were not quiet, he would swiftly quieten them with his moorillah. Australian Legendary Tales: folklore of the Noongahburrahs as told to the Piccaninnies But, when they did get him in, they lost no time commencing to quieten him. On Our Selection Pufka began squealing and making hideous grimaces, while the nurse first quietened her, then egged her on. Virgin Soil To quieten th' gruff husband, and stop him if he rated her, I could na help slipping another sixpence under th' loaf, and then we set off again. Mary Barton For a few minutes noisy confusion prevailed, until the men could quieten their quivering animals with soft words and gentle pattings. El Dorado, an adventure of the Scarlet Pimpernel The familiar dull gnawing in his breast quietened down. The Garden Party and Other Stories When things quietened a little I went up with the three G.S. wagons, all that were left, and the carrying parties. The Riddle of the Rhine; chemical strategy in peace and war He'd struck me as a man who'd been quietened down by some heavy trouble, and I felt sorry for him without knowing what the trouble was. Joe Wilson and His Mates Some were for a slight concession, just a sugar-plum to quieten the naughty child, a sacrifice to peace and quietness. Mary Barton |
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