The man looked as though he were about to speak but settled for nodding.

He was 44, an age at which most men are settling into a career.

The three new men had settled into their places now that they knew an assignment was coming up.

When still a young man I had settled in the continent's dark heart for many years.

The young man seemed to take a little comfort in those words and settled into sense.

The old man settled back in his chair as he spoke.

He saw the door close again and the man settle back against it.

And then, when the young man had settled a little, he began the questioning again.

Finally, the young man nodded and settled back into his seat.

With that kind of security, a man could settle down and marry.