Both Uses of
subside
in
The Count of Monte Cristo
- In a moment he restrained himself so powerfully that the tempestuous heaving of his breast subsided, as turbulent and foaming waves yield to the sun's genial influence when the cloud has passed.†
Chpt 93-94 *subsided = became less intense, less severe, or less active -- perhaps went away entirely
- "That may possibly be true," said Maximilian, and he again subsided into his thoughtful mood.†
Chpt 111-112
Definitions:
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(1)
(subside as in: her anger subsided) become less intense, less severe, or less active -- perhaps going away entirely
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(2)
(subside as in: the ground subsided) sink or settle to a lower level
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(3)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
In classic literature, subside may be used as a synonym for sit as in "She subsided into the chair."