He covered her gently with the blankets and walked quietly out of her room on his toes.

VOA: special.2009.03.28

In "Baby Reaching for an Apple" Cassatt shows a mother gently holding her child as the baby looks with wonder at the fruit.

VOA: special.2009.07.12

It means to treat a person kindly or gently, especially in a situation where you might be expected to be angry with him.

VOA: special.2010.08.29

said the man gently. "I've been with you today, and every day,almost, since--since she left us.

VOA: special.2010.05.15

The woman dried them gently and set them on a soft cloth on the kitchen table.

VOA: special.2010.09.25

"That funny little fellow," he said, as he gently pulled his hand out of the box.

VOA: special.2009.06.06

Use a syringe device to gently direct water against the wall of the ear canal.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

A man stood beside him, and placed a hand gently on his old head.

VOA: special.2010.02.27

Her husband gently kissed her right cheek, the one without the red hand.

VOA: special.2009.09.26

The branches of a purple and silver bush were gently pushed aside.

VOA: special.2009.07.25

But it is equally important to move them slowly and gently.

VOA: special.2009.12.30

So does gently stretching muscles and physical therapy,including water therapy.

VOA: special.2011.08.02

Wiley Post gently landed the "Winnie Mae" long after dark.

VOA: special.2009.03.18

Beatrice gently broke off one of the largest flowers.

VOA: special.2009.05.23

After the earwax is gone, gently dry the ear.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

Gently pull upward to straighten the ear canal.

VOA: special.2010.03.31

"My poor Aylmer," she said gently.

VOA: special.2009.09.26

Gently squeeze out the extra water.

VOA: special.2010.08.02

He closed the door gently.

VOA: special.2010.05.29

And every night, late at night, I turned the lock of his door and opened it C oh,so gently! And then, when I had made an opening big enough for my head, I put in a dark lantern, all closed that no light shone out, and then I stuck in my head.

VOA: special.2009.05.16

He hears a noise at the window. Here is the beginning of the poem: Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered,weak and weary,Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore -- While I nodded,nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping -- rapping at my chamber door.

VOA: special.2010.10.31