Sen raised his hands in the air, palms faced forward, and the crowd quieted.

The native woman lifted her hands, waiting until the crowd quieted again.

The crowd quieted, watched his silent form up on the podium.

The crowd quieted so as to better hear his words.

Tyra held her hand up for silence and the crowd quieted.

By the time I arrived, the crowd had quieted.

"You would have died for me," he said, as the crowd quieted, sensing more drama to come.

The crowd, which by now was at the danger size, slowly quieted.

The crowd in front of him quieted, their faces showing instant fear.

He let off a stream of curses, and the crowd quieted.