The gale had begun to moderate meaning

The gale had begun to moderate.

I’d like to clarify, are by any chance asking for the meaning of this sentence?

 If we break down the meaning of the words in this sentence;

gale = a very  strong wind

begun = started

moderate = make or become less extreme, intense, rigorous or violent  

Therefore, the meaning of this sentence is the strong wind started to slow down or the strong has recently lessened its intensity. I hope this helps in any way.

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