subsiding

• It seemed to him that every thing in Italy was in a state of disease; and that the moral energy was subsiding, as the vital flame diminishes with the progress of old age. —  The Life, Studies, And Works Of Benjamin West, Esq.
• As this was gradually subsiding, a voice from the end of the room was heard [Footnote: The speaker on this occasion was the actor Mackay, who had attained considerable celebrity by his representation of Scottish characters, and especially of that of the famous Bailie in “Rob Roy.”] exclaiming in character,' Ma conscience! —  A Publisher and His Friends
• Rather than subsiding, the crying grew more breathy, more shrill. —  Scanned ; Semi-Proofed by Cozette
• Mine followed just as he was subsiding, and added to it, but we neither of us cared for we were holding each other as tightly as a subsiding orgasm will allow. —  XXXX
• The ringing in my head was subsiding, the fire sound coming back. —  RustyNail

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