He gently tried to pull me down with him, and I pulled myself back.

Now Bosch sat down and gently tried to clear his throat.

It is an art and a knack, gained by trying gently.

Then, as my fingers gently tried the virgin passage, her body caught fire.

He put his hands against my shoulder and gently tried to move me out of the way.

It must be uncomfortable for her; he tried gently to disengage.

He gently tried to move her; but it was not possible.

I tested each one, pulling the handle toward me so as not to make any noise, then gently trying to turn it.

Perhaps they were gently trying to nudge us in the right direction.

Instead, the doctor took his three-fingered hand and gently tried to turn him back toward the medical table.