1 But now every sound ceased suddenly, with the subsidence of Mr. Walters' voice, and the conclusion of the speech was received with a burst of silent gratitude.
2 As she stood, hesitant, wondering where she could hide until the ache in her breast subsided a little, a thought came to her, bringing a small ray of hope.
3 He was willing to wait until her fears subsided, only--only-- He sighed as he twisted about seeking a comfortable position, for he was going away to the war so very soon.
4 Prissy produced the sugar-tit, given her that morning by Mammy, and the baby's wails subsided.
5 Now, her never- too-scrupulous sense of honor was dulled by repetition of the offense and even fear of discovery had subsided.
6 Lily tossed aside the note and subsided on her pillows with a sigh.
7 Miss Stepney, when her first fright had subsided, began to feel the superiority that greater breadth of mind confers.
8 That Lily was a star fallen from that sky did not, after the first stir of curiosity had subsided, materially add to their interest in her.
9 Ahab's full lunacy subsided not, but deepeningly contracted; like the unabated Hudson, when that noble Northman flows narrowly, but unfathomably through the Highland gorge.
10 Yea, foolish mortals, Noah's flood is not yet subsided; two thirds of the fair world it yet covers.
11 Thus glistening for a moment, as slowly it subsided, and sank.
12 He subsided, but he never took his eyes off his enemy.
13 And the cabbie subsided, and Jurgis climbed in.
14 So the crowd subsided; and a few moments later several policemen came up, staring here and there, and leering at their victims.
15 The audience subsided again, and Jurgis sat back.