All 6 Uses of
subside
in
Gone with the Wind
- 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.†
Chpt 1.2
- 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.†
Chpt 1.7
- Prissy produced the sugar-tit, given her that morning by Mammy, and the baby's wails subsided.†
Chpt 2.8
- Now, her nevertoo-scrupulous sense of honor was dulled by repetition of the offense and even fear of discovery had subsided.†
Chpt 2.11
- At Wesley Chapel, she paused to catch her breath and wait for her hammering heart to subside.†
Chpt 3.21
- His indignation was mounting, now that the initial hurt was subsiding.†
Chpt 4.38 *
Definition:
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(subside as in: her anger subsided) become less intense, less severe, or less active -- perhaps going away entirely