As the popping sound of the fireworks stopped, it suddenly became quiet around me. The smell of gunpowder somehow put me in a sentimental mood.

It appears the storm has calmed down.

It was raining on and off all through the night.

The wind has died down.

Illness forced him to give up school.

She couldn't help but be a little vague.

She was obliged to give up the plan.

She reluctantly went by herself.

They waited on the porch until it stopped raining.

They were compelled to postpone their departure.

He brooded over the mistake he made.

His family circumstances were such that he became a teacher out of necessity.

He had to part from her owing to unavoidable circumstances many years ago.

It will have stopped raining by the time he comes back.

It will have stopped raining by the time he comes back.

The enemy attack ceased at dawn.

This is a tropical storm. It'll be over soon.

I went via Beijing of necessity because there wasn't a direct flight.

It has been raining on and off since morning.

Combat soldiers during peaceful moments like to reminisce of their halcyon days.