She was unpretentious, shy and devout, and possessed a crystal-clear soprano voice projected with a wistful quality and earnestness that audiences found touching.
They are just over a year shy of the seven-year itch, when couples can become bored with one another and want to see if the grass is greener elsewhere.
He was considered to be a shy and reserved boy, which became noticeable in his particularly reticent conversations distinguished by the lack of personal pronouns.