Softly Sentence Examples

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  • The door closed softly behind him.

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  • She laughed softly, and gently pushed away from him.

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  • He moaned softly, "Thank you, that feels wonderful."

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  • She kissed his lips softly and rolled away from him.

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  • She raised her face and kissed him softly, lingering for just a moment.

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  • She groaned softly in response.

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  • He chuckled softly and pulled her close.

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  • The small birds were singing softly.

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  • He groaned softly, licked his lips.

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  • As soon as Natasha, sitting at the head of Prince Andrew's bed, heard of Princess Mary's arrival, she softly left his room and hastened to her with those swift steps that had sounded buoyant to Princess Mary.

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  • He chuckled softly and drew her into his arms.

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  • It was still snowing - huge flakes that lit softly on the heavy blanket of snow on the ground.

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  • He stood and whistled softly, his gaze taking in her dress and hair appreciatively.

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  • The words fell from my lips as softly as the tears from my eyes, I so wished the world could know of the love I hold for you.

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  • He put the birds softly, one by one, into their warm little home.

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  • He chuckled softly and climbed into the car.

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  • The raft had long since stopped and only the waves of the current beat softly against it below.

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  • Having sat awhile with her visitors without understanding anything of what they were saying, she softly left the room and went to the nursery.

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  • The masculine smell of him, the way his big hands caressed her cheek so softly... hands without calluses.

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  • Her hair fell softly around her face and she had an ethereal glow about her.

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  • His voice lowered and he spoke softly.

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  • Combing her hair, she was thankful for the natural curls that softly framed her face.

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  • He kissed her again, softly this time.

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  • Elisabeth slowly stood, leaned into him with her whole body, put her lips to his ear, and nibbled softly on his earlobe.

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  • Sliding an arm across the back of Carmen's chair, he leaned close, speaking softly in her ear.

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  • He kissed the nape of her neck softly.

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  • The children, feeling sad and despondent, were about to follow him when the Wizard touched Dorothy softly on her shoulder.

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  • King Sun laughed softly to himself when the delicate jars began to melt and break.

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  • Behind Kutuzov, at a distance that allowed every softly spoken word to be heard, followed some twenty men of his suite.

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  • A chair scraped next to her and Alex swore softly under his breath.

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  • Alex stroked her hair and spoke to her softly, encouraging her to close her eyes and relax.

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  • Giddon paid no attention to the three at the pool, patting Diablo's nose and talking softly to him as if no one was around.

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  • He chuckled softly as he pulled her closer, his hand gently caressing her back.

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  • I won't walk away from you, no matter how bad it is, he said softly.

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  • He motioned for her to hurry up, and when she walked by him he leaned over, speaking softly into her ear.

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  • Sarah heard the piano playing very softly as she started down the stairs to make breakfast,.

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  • When she finished, he stood, held her and repeated her words softly, "Promise you'll sing for me often."

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  • He held her close as she wept softly into his chest.

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  • And propped against the wall, breathing softly in sleep, was Alex.

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  • She leaned over the gate, calling his name softly so that the goats wouldn't be frightened.

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  • He pulled her close again and leaned down, softly brushing her lips with his.

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  • His free hand stroked her neck softly and slid down to the bodice of her blouse.

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  • When her arms surrounded his neck, he pulled her close and kissed her softly on the mouth.

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  • His lips left hers, softly planting warm kisses on her neck.

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  • He chuckled softly as he pulled her into an embrace.

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  • She tightened her arms around his neck and kissed him softly.

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  • Leaning his head down, he kissed her softly on the lips.

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  • He lifted a brow and spoke softly.

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  • Deidre stilled suddenly, her breath catching softly.

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  • Alondra started to cry and he slid closer to her, putting an arm around her and talking to her softly.

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  • The restaurant has outdoor patio seating allowing guests to enjoy the festive atmosphere on the street and a softly lit, romantic dining room.

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  • Hesitantly he leaned forward again, softly brushing her lips with his.

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  • I'm afraid to know what you've done to get here, he said softly.

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  • She kissed his palm and spoke to him softly.

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  • Fred O'Connor sat in the parlor, a Sue Grafton novel in his lap, snoring softly.

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  • While stroking her hair, he spoke softly, "My name is Jackson Parrish, and as God is my witness, I will do all in my power to correct this situation."

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  • She sat with her head on his shoulder for a moment then began to weep softly.

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  • She dropped her gaze and said softly, "What I would really like is for you to play for me."

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  • She walked him to the door and kissed him softly.

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  • Elisabeth started to weep softly, and tears welled in Jackson's eyes.

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  • She kissed him softly.

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  • As they approached, the goat pawed the ground and called softly.

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  • Ed peered over the stall at her and nickered softly.

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  • He kissed her neck softly.

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  • Dean spoke so softly she hardly heard.

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  • His finger left her jaw and softly followed the curve of her neck.

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  • Carmen leaned forward, softly kissing the baby on the forehead.

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  • Leaning his head down, he kissed her lips softly.

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  • When his kiss ended, she whispered softly only inches from his lips.

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  • The princess style made her waist look small, and the material fell softly from her hips.

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  • Lowering his head, he brushed her lips softly with his.

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  • His lips followed, softly pressing against the curve of her neck.

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  • He stroked her cheek softly.

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  • He caressed her cheek softly.

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  • He bent his head down and brushed her lips softly with his.

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  • Through her tears the old Oak tree stood tall, the flowers at its base waving softly in the breeze.

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  • Removing her hand, she kissed his mouth softly.

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  • Jenn laughed softly at Talia's chubby hands trying to grasp the bright bauble.

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  • Jonathan nudged Carmen's arm with his elbow and snickered softly.

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  • His index finger lifted her chin and he softly kissed her forehead.

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  • He laughed softly and slid his arms around her, kissing her on the neck.

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  • She gazed up at him, softly singing along with the recording.

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  • Finally he spoke softly.

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  • Sam whistled and spoke softly.

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  • He touched her neck, softly tracing a finger from below her ear all the way down to the swell of her breasts.

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  • At the table, when he pushed her chair in, Alex leaned over her and spoke softly.

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  • His fingers softly traced down her neck – to her breast and then down until his hand rested on her waist.

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  • His lips left hers briefly and then he whispered softly against her neck.

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  • Alex leaned down and whispered softly in her ear.

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  • She looked into his eyes and spoke softly.

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  • She coughed softly and waved a hand to disperse the fumes.

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  • Singing softly, she turned out onto the three-lane highway and used the center lane to execute a left turn onto a four lane highway.

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  • He whistled softly through his teeth.

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  • He stroked her cheek gently and leaned down, softly kissing her lips.

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  • He pulled her close, whispering softly in her ear.

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  • The rainbow tints from the colored suns fell upon the glass city softly and gave to the buildings many delicate, shifting hues which were very pretty to see.

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  • As the wheels rolled softly over the straw beneath the windows, Anna Mikhaylovna, having turned with words of comfort to her companion, realized that he was asleep in his corner and woke him up.

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  • He grimaced and swore softly.

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  • A light came into his eyes and he stroked her neck softly.

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  • To Thackeray her diction recalled the sound of village bells falling sweetly and softly on the ear, and it sent a shiver through John Stuart Mill, like a symphony of Haydn or Mozart.

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  • When the pipe is blown softly the fundamental is very predominant, and there is a node at the middle point.

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  • On the 11th of May he sent the draft to Luther, who approved it, adding that he himself "could not tread so softly and gently."

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  • That the sense of touch is highly developed seems quite certain, because the bird, although it may not be audibly sniffing, will always first touch an object with the point of its bill, whether in the act of feeding or of surveying the ground; and when shut up in a cage or confined in a room it may be heard, all through the night, tapping softly at the walls..

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  • Special grease is then rubbed in and the skin placed in a machine which softly and continuously beats in the softening mixture, after which it is put into a slowly revolving drum, fitted with wooden paddles, partly filled with various kinds of fine hard sawdust according to the nature of the furs dealt with.

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  • He published Songs by the Way (1824), a volume of poems; and his hymns beginning "Softly now the light of day" and "Thou art the Way" are well known.

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  • He wolde sowen som difficultee Or springen cokkel in our clene corn"; but the most generally received explanation derives the words from lollen or lullen, to sing softly.

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  • His gaze landed softly on her eyes and his voice was gentle.

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  • He unbuttoned her blouse and slid the bra strap down, softly kissing her shoulder.

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  • His fingers softly traced down her neck – to her breast and then down until his hand rested on her waist.

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  • Right now, we are not strong enough for our vengeance, the woman spoke softly.

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  • Ashley hesitated then softly told the vampire goodnight before trailing.

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  • Speak softly and carry a big stick because your enemy may not speak.

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  • Don't be fooled by his unkempt appearance, benign expression and softly spoken Irish brogue.

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  • Mushii smiles softly Mushii looks at triple bullwhip You sob uncontrollably.

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  • These big animals don't like it if you just softly caress them.

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  • Serving suggestions Serve it softly set, straight from the pan, with a hearty casserole or rich sauce.

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  • To me he was always quiet and calm, softly spoken and always considerate.

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  • The upper surface is rough to the touch, the lower more softly hairy.

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  • Knitwear is a key component; softly draped pieces gave a nod to volume without being too over-the-top.

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  • It is softly and elegantly aggressive, sculpted to express the powerful personality of a prestigious high performance, surprisingly roomy car.

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  • A softly whispered greeting On this your special day, To let you know we think of you Every single day.

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  • In terms of equal courtesy the prior declined the invitation, nor did he obey a second, less softly worded, in September.

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  • This young man is the count's son, she added more softly.

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  • He entered the room softly.

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  • The countess was sitting up in bed and speaking softly.

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  • Perfect, she thought, and purred softly, rubbing her back against the girl 's hand.

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  • Jolen sighs softly - Jolen rises fluidly, dropping random bits of his armor.

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  • Blue pushed his head forward to within half a meter of Deborah 's face and he snorted softly at her.

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  • Instead, this softly spoken scientist allowed his message to do the talking, and it spoke with an urgent eloquence.

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  • The overnight rain lies in puddles on the road; the earth squelches softly underfoot.

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  • Softly we stole along until we had come into the other wing.

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  • In the past this has focussed on the construction of perturbative, semi-realistic models of softly broken N=1 supergravity models in four dimensions.

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  • Dixon opened the door very softly, and stole on tiptoe up to Margaret, sitting by the shaded window.

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  • I tread softly by my uncle, my hand in his.

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  • Nodding to Aloysius, she went through to the back and he could hear water running and her thin, tuneless voice singing softly.

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  • The first song rolled through the verses with Neil 's softly spoken, understated vocals.

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  • West 8's design concept focuses heavily on developing an organic, lush and green park, with softly undulating hills.

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  • The question was softly uttered; it 's menace lay in the steel gray of her unflinching eyes.

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  • All through the lonely hours my heart is yearning, When whispering echoes softly call your name.

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  • At night, dew begins to settle, lifting softly with the wisps of morning cloud.

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  • As you snuggle your infant close to you, talk or sing softly to her, and maintain eye contact as you do so.

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  • At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from earth could already be heard, and the child in a hurry asked softly "Oh God, if I am about to leave now, please tell me my angel's name."

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  • At bedtime, however, you want to wind things down by singing more softly, rocking, and cuddling.

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  • Use a softer brush than you might use on an adult cat, and brush softly while he's sitting in your lap.

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  • Begin the process by speaking softly to the feline when you deliver food and water and scoop the litter box.

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  • Always speak very softly and move slowly when approaching a wild cat.

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  • Sometimes the cats may purr very loudly while other times they may purr softly.

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  • Instead, talk softly to her and pet her softly.

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  • Caution young children to move slowly and speak softly so they don't scare the new pet.

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  • Simply using a softly colored light bulb in a traditional lamp can generate a Bohemian mood.

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  • And if it means just a bit of bone eye shadow coupled with a softly smudged eye, then do that.

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  • It's thick and softly rounded at the top, great for blending and softening eye shadows together seamlessly.

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  • Reach for a softly colored brown or a clear mascara to add the finishing touch, and remember to clear up any stray hairs that may mar the brows.

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  • If the original was about being softly seductive and alluring, this limited edition version is bolder and more flirtatious.

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  • Next to shiny hair and come-hither eyes, softly glowing cheeks are a great way to present the prettiest you!

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  • It softly colors the lips, but won't compete with your eyes.

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  • Dior's incredible collection is a veritable rainbow of gleaming, true colors that run the gamut from softly neutral to boldly ostentatious.

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  • Instead, I look as if I'm softly glowing as the subtle color works with my skin to enhance my natural tone.

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  • With an elegant crimped fabric, a criss-cross front and a delicate black buckle, this entire look is softly feminine; perfect for prom night!

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  • Look for materials that are lightweight, can move and drape softly, and have a slight give or elasticity rather than crispness or tightly woven structure.

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  • Beach dresses should not be heavy or cumbersome; instead, they should skim the body gently and flow softly over a woman's figure.

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  • Embrace simplicity and choose dresses that boast softly feminine details, such as fabric or lace overlays, slight pleating or perhaps a very slim line of ribbon or thin beaded trim.

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  • The leaves are long and narrowed into a petiole, and are softly hairy on both surfaces.

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  • Choose an A-line dress that skims your figure on the top and flares softly below the waist.

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  • You'll find that many of them are softly padded to create a flattering silhouette.

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  • The flattering and practical tunic gets a new look in faux suede with a softly draped ruffle front and cinched waist.

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  • For example, add a softly flowing knit vest to your little black dress for an elegant evening look.

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  • The crystals, while definitely making a statement, make it softly.

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  • An Alsatian Tokay leans towards a more opulent, honeyed, softly perfumed version that can be dense with minerals, creaminess, and a refined structure.

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  • Any of the day's complaints softly bounce off like water droplets on Gore-tex.

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  • A hungry cry begins softly and then becomes loud and rhythmic; an angry cry is similar to a hungry cry but louder.

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  • If the stranger approaches slowly when the caregiver is nearby, smiling and speaking softly, offering a toy, the infant will sometimes show interest rather than distress.

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  • Despite that, Abdul has pulled off a multitude of looks that range from softly wavy to ramrod straight.

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  • Some ladies opt for a push away bang that softly sweeps the jaw line, while others seek a fierce straight bang that immediately draws sexy attention to the eyes.

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  • I suggest asking your stylist to cut them a little longer then you want them and to round them out (make them longer on the sides) and softly texturize the ends so they look blended.

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  • Think softly curling around your face, almost caressing it, and you'll have the right idea.

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  • Instead, opt for several well placed face framing layers that softly sweep off the face.

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  • Katie Holmes' style is usually worn sleek, softly curled under at the ends, with thick, full bangs.

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  • For variety, some teens are cutting bangs into their long hair, wearing them in a blunt line above the eyebrows or swept across the forehead to softly frame the face.

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  • Once again, she dons a black bikini top that highlights her softly tanned upper body.

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  • Fabrics that cling or drape softly will look more flattering than unstructured, bulky materials.

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  • The best way to alleviate this dilemma is to choose a softly colored lavender dress.

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  • In lieu of anything clingy, fitted or tight, focus on flowing dresses and tops that skim the waist without cinching inward; flared skirts and dresses; low necklines; and straight pants that flow softly to the ankles.

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  • Still, the softly tiered ruffles gave it sophistication and glamour, and Kidman didn't earn herself any "worst dressed" honors that evening - especially not with a $4 million Bulgari necklace finishing the look to such stunning effect.

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  • Cathedral Chorus - About five minutes in length, this last section begins softly, but climbs to a rousing crescendo with trombones and percussion.

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  • Stand facing each other, with your arms at your sides and gaze softly into each others eyes.

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  • When he talks about something difficult, touch his arm or shoulder softly.

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  • Finally, she bends close to him and speaks softly.

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  • Available in your choice of dark grey or olive green, this print features softly rounded tree silhouettes that cast a subdued pose against a dark backdrop.

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  • The "rocker" sole defines it; this thick, cushioned sole is softly curved.

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  • Jason Walker's Down played softly behind Stefan's revelation to Elena that Vicki had fed, turning her fully into a vampire.

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  • Whether you prefer bulging muscles with a pierced nipple or softly firm bellies with a pierced navel, you'll find something you like in this piercings gallery.

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  • Some are sleek and geometric while others are softly feminine.

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  • The resulting watches are softly shimmering works of art encased in shiny golden wrappers.

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  • The rectangular black watch dial extends the dignified look imbued by the thin black strap and snuggles softly against wrists of all sizes.

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  • Still others choose to simply chant Bible versus or softly sing praise hymns while practicing yoga.

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  • The poncho is worn over the head, softly draping around the body.

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  • The poncho needs to fall softly around the body and not hang stiffly.

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  • You can even keep one as a decoration for the softly feminine guest bedroom.

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  • Beret - A beret, sometimes called a tam, is a softly rounded hat without a brim.

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  • Hold the position and breathe in and out softly.

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  • Made of delicate satin charmeuse, this lavender set is embroidered with flowers for a softly decorative touch.

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  • A touch of frilly trim gives it a French boudoir vibe, and its colorful print has a softly psychedelic appeal.

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  • Frederick's of Hollywood softly sexy thong, 4-pack, $20.

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  • Colbie had seen Lauryn Hill in the film Sister Act 2, but it was Hill's remake of the Roberta Flack song Killing Me Softly that piqued Colbie's interest in singing and songwriting.

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  • Often, while putting up decorations or the Christmas tree, Christmas music is played softly in the background.

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  • She has studyied vocal music and even recorded a demo CD with her renditions of Cry Me a River and Killing Me Softly.

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  • His kiss began softly, slowly gaining passion.

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  • Felipa leaned toward her, speaking softly.

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  • His gaze became wary and he spoke softly.

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  • Connie pursed her lips and whistled softly.

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  • Laughing softly at the matching shadows of her hair and skirt, she imagined it was a Christmas tree.

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  • She cowered into her hiding place, trying to breathe softly in spite of her state of panic.

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  • He chuckled softly and tugged her close again.

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  • He pulled her close and kissed her neck softly.

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  • She said something to him softly, leaning toward him seductively.

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  • The woman laughed softly.

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  • She pursed her lips and whistled softly.

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  • He leaned down and kissed her cheek softly and she rolled her head, finally touching his lips briefly with hers.

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  • He cupped her face in his hands and leaned down, brushing her lips softly with his.

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  • She whispered softly as she slipped her arms around his neck and returned his passionate kiss.

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  • They're coaching him, the Watcher said softly.

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  • Damian returned his interest to the displays, and Han closed the door softly.

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  • She moaned softly in her sleep and smiled, caressing his arm.

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  • Finally he hugged her and spoke softly into her ear.

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  • She brought her lips to his ear and rasped softly, "I'll be dipped in shit before I let a misogynist pig like you lay a hand on me."

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  • She seemed distressed and softly pleaded, "Please?"

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  • Finally he kissed her softly on the lips - a questioning kiss, brief and timid.

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  • Alex laughed softly, assisting her up the steps with one hand on her plump elbow.

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  • They did not seem frightened, but chirped softly, as if they knew they were safe.

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  • Then, when they saw that he was about to speak, they nestled softly in the grass and listened.

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  • Few know what joy it is to feel the roses pressing softly into the hand, or the beautiful motion of the lilies as they sway in the morning breeze.

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  • Hour by hour the flakes dropped silently, softly from their airy height to the earth, and the country became more and more level.

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  • He gathered up the papers and with a bow to both, stepped softly over the carpet and went out into the waiting room.

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  • Anna Mikhaylovna, who always knew everything that passed in the house, on hearing of the arrival of the letter went softly into the room and found the count with it in his hand, sobbing and laughing at the same time.

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  • Suddenly her door opened softly and her old nurse, Praskovya Savishna, who hardly ever came to that room as the old prince had forbidden it, appeared on the threshold with a shawl round her head.

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  • Two hours later Prince Andrew, stepping softly, went into his father's room.

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  • Daniel himself felt this, and as usual stood just inside the door, trying to speak softly and not move, for fear of breaking something in the master's apartment, and he hastened to say all that was necessary so as to get from under that ceiling, out into the open under the sky once more.

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  • Dimmler had finished the piece but still sat softly running his fingers over the strings, evidently uncertain whether to stop or to play something else.

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  • He opened the door softly and saw her, in the lilac dress she had worn at church, walking about the room singing.

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  • She softly approached Princess Mary, sighed, kissed her, and immediately began to cry.

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  • It flatters wider hips since it flows softly down to the hem.

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  • He was too hard and cold to offer much in that way, but he spoke the truth softly and then kissed her hungrily.

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  • She moved in rhythm with the music, brushing the floor softly as she hummed along.

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  • I said, "The clouds touch the mountain softly, like beautiful flowers."

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  • The count and Simon galloped out of the wood and saw on their left a wolf which, softly swaying from side to side, was coming at a quiet lope farther to the left to the very place where they were standing.

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  • The words were spoken softly, but the gun in Davis' hand was convincing.

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  • But as soon as I drew near I saw that his face had changed and grown young, and he was quietly telling me something about the teaching of our order, but so softly that I could not hear it.

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  • On waking up that morning Count Ilya Rostov left his bedroom softly, so as not to wake the countess who had fallen asleep only toward morning, and came out to the porch in his lilac silk dressing gown.

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  • She pulled his head down and softly kissed his lips.

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  • Kiera groaned softly as she shifted.

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