soft pedal

There were stomachs, taut and flat, but also undulating bellies, soft and bloated from the breakfast buffet.

I strain and push and pedal and wonder, “When will this end?”

Francis is well into his seventies, looks it, has a mild demeanor and soft speaking style; but his rhetoric is electrifying.

I push down on the pedal with my right leg and instead of propelling myself forward, I topple over sideways.

My surgeon told me my bones were so soft he could barely install the screws.

And once more, she found herself desiring to be like Janet--not only in appearance, but in soft manner and tone.

A few small rocks of some soft stone may be added, and in between these the Ferns are planted.

His face flushed with annoyance, and taking off his soft hat he began to beat it impatiently against his leg as he walked.

The delicious soft rains set in early, promising a good grain year.

Not a zephyr ruffled the leaf of a rose, and a soft breathing fragrance bathed his reposing senses.