in a quiet, gentle, and submissive manner

occasionally or at irregular intervals

in a casually calm and relaxed manner

done or existing alone

do a task badly or carelessly

A place of refuge or safety

information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view

in its original condition; unspoiled

totally bewilder, perplex, or confuse

in a way that is uncertain, indefinite or unclear; roughly

gently and persistently persuade (someone) to do something