1) to sing softly and gently (croon)
2) to hit (a golf-ball) gently so that it rolls along the ground (putt)
3) to set aside (a plan, problem) until later; (of land) to slope (down or up) gently (shelve)
changing step by step
happening slowly, evenly
to a degree, to some extent
to a degree, to some extent
thoughtfully
thoughtfully
mildly; softly
softly
thoughtfully
thoughtfully