And with that, he ceased twitching.

[…] with words of sweetest kindness and consolation, he soothed and tranquilised me.

On the other hand, drugs with drowsiness as a side-effect (eg certain types of analgesia, antidepressants) are best administered in the evening so that patients can sleep off the effect and be alert the following day.

They were forced to mean our estate to the Queen of England.