A flicker of amused affection passed through the captain's mind and his mood softened.

After a moment his mood softened again and once more Damiano yawned.

Since those early days, though, the mood of black as well as white residents has softened.

By the time she reached the last melodious line, her rebellious mood had softened.

The mood of genial reminiscence softened his rather harsh profile.

The mood was somber but softened by the long gap in time.

Her mood softened as she thought of Jaim.

His mood softened as his thoughts flew back to Woking.

His mood had softened after his little chat with Kirsty.

The mood slowly softens but a difficult melody is quickly established.