carried

"It was barely more than a murmur borne on the wind."

untidy;

messy

to supply gradually;

"Somehow she would have to instill courage in these eleven people."

to drive away;

She tried to dispel our fears and make us feel better.

showing silent resentment;

sulky

urging gently;

coaxing

difficult to please;

fussy

She was fastidious about the neatness of her work.