holds — to have or keep in the hand; keep fast; grasp: She held the purse in her right hand. He held the child's hand in his.
calms — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of calm.
advances — personal overtures made in an attempt to become friendly, gain a favour, etc
aids — AIDS is a disease which destroys the natural system of protection that the body has against other diseases. AIDS is an abbreviation for 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'.