His features seem unrelated to each other and a general subsidence has occurred.

Second, the general subsidence of the coast has sunk the lower-lying parts of the ancient town under water.

M. Morlot supposes their diminution in volume to have accompanied a general subsidence of the country to the extent of at least 1000 feet.

These acts caused a general subsidence of unrest, and public good feeling was increased by the return of the political exiles and prisoners from Siberia.