stilled

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Stilled by the power of slumber the son of Nestor lay, but honeyed sleep had not yet taken in her arms Telemakhos.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer

Stilled over land and sea is the clang of arms; from San Juan to Manila, fearless and triumphant, floats the star spangled banner.

From The Story of the Philippines and Our New Possessions, Including the Ladrones, Hawaii, Cuba and Porto Rico The Eldorado of the Orient by Halstead, Murat

Never more, alas! shall sabre Gleam around his crest; Fought his fight; fulfilled his labour; Stilled his manly breast.

From Southern Literature From 1579-1895 A comprehensive review, with copious extracts and criticisms for the use of schools and the general reader by Manly, Louise

Then he seeks his bed of rushes, Stilled all grief and pain, Slumbering calm, till morning's blushes Waken life again.

From The Poems of Schiller — Third period by Schiller, Friedrich

While music played on a reeded flute Stilled the air, and the birds were mute.

From The Dales of Arcady by Ratcliffe, Dorothy Una