| 单词 | quail at |
| 例句 | Then she thought that what she really needed was the lacquer without the wood, but she quailed at the idea of making another sheet; how could she make it flat without a backing anyway? The Amber Spyglass 2000-10-10T00:00:00Z My heart quailed at his words for fear he should betray me, yet no betrayal, since how could he guess my husband did not know I had gone to him for treatment? Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z But quailing at the thought of Strauss’s certain apoplexy at his withdrawal, he chose to put off the uncomfortable conversation until the last minute. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Some of the private foundations’ publicity-shy directors quailed at becoming named as partners with a New Deal program detested by their corporate patrons. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z I quailed at all three of these statements, viewing them as manipulative attempts to assert worth. Circa Now: Bah, Humblebrag: The (Unfortunate) Rise of False Humility 2012-11-30T20:49:55Z But as my husband and I quailed at the mob of Walmart shoppers, she calmly drank in the chaos and showed her dimples. Personal Journeys: Camping in the Caribbean: A Mother-Daughter Adventure 2014-05-09T19:06:46Z His label quailed at this ambitious plan, following the disappointing performance of his debut album. Plan B: 'Strickland Banks may be soul, but it's still real life' 2010-12-16T22:29:00Z They streamed in and out of the house for conferences, and the phone was largely given over to long-distance counseling sessions on love or money, life or death — George quailed at nothing. Modern Love: Age Is No Obstacle to Love, or Adventure 2013-09-12T18:12:17Z It's a doorstep of a book, making one quail at the thought of the rivers of ink that will be spilled when Obama has completed his presidency. General election 2010: the campaign to define it starts now 2010-05-07T12:09:00Z I can attest to that, having tasted his quail at Gypsy Soul, roasted squab at Blue Duck Tavern and pheasant at Fiola. When chefs want squab or yak or even guinea pig, this is the man they call 2015-02-28T05:00:00Z He quails at the thought of having to make small talk with a pizza delivery guy. Review: In ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ a Lonely Teenager, a Viral Lie and a Breakout Star 2016-12-04T05:00:00Z Slave-owning women had to supervise their human property, and many quailed at a task that always implied violence. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z Webster’s bosses quailed at his orders for $2,500 lasers and other equipment. Column: RIP Gary Starkweather, whose laser printer made Xerox billions and changed your lives 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z Lawrence quails at democracy, from which he wants to rescue Whitman. How to Celebrate Walt Whitman’s Two-Hundredth Birthday 2019-06-17T04:00:00Z And the descriptor “Nashville hot” has detached itself from chicken — there’s Nashville hot shrimp at Yours Truly in Venice and Nashville hot quail at Nightshade in the Arts District. Nashville hot chicken is taking over Los Angeles 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z It was 18 pounds when found but added a pound while eating rabbits and quail at the zoo. Canada lynx caught in Michigan’s Thumb moves to the UP 2019-04-18T04:00:00Z Naturally Helberg quailed at the thought of taking on Jimmy Stewart’s iconic role? Simon Helberg trades 'Big Bang' for George Bailey and a twist on 'It's a Wonderful Life' 2018-12-15T05:00:00Z “I bear a very heavy burden of responsibility,” Hart says, picking at a “game plate” of elk, buffalo and quail at The Fort restaurant outside of Denver. Opinion | Trump and the Hart-less Presidency 2018-11-03T04:00:00Z Investors quailed at times, sending stocks down by as much as 10 percent. Stock market indexes close at record as profits defy turmoil 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z No, wait: She quailed at confronting the Islamic State. How stereotypes of women as weak push female politicians to be hawkish 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z But many struggle to track debt, quail at smartphones, and forget the PIN codes needed for their bank cards. Imagining a Cashless World 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z Instead, lawmakers, quailing at the union’s opposition, decided only that civilians may be included on the boards — which, in practice, is unlikely to happen. The systemic racism in Baltimore’s police force 2016-08-10T04:00:00Z It could be that the candidates quail at contending with the question of banning Muslims because polls suggest that about 60 percent of GOP primary voters like the idea. For Republicans, bigotry is the new normal 2015-12-16T05:00:00Z One quails at the thought of a President Trump, never one to be accused of compassionate conservatism, visiting Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The Donald's '47 Percent' Moment 2015-07-21T04:00:00Z The imagination can quail at his ordeal, while our optimistic human desire for heroes and happy endings delights in his successful flight. Mick Fanning’s shark escape mesmerised me – just as Jaws once did | Jonathan Jones 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z Most of the county’s elected officials say they want to improve public education, but they quail at the idea of finding funds to do so. Prince George’s schools at the tipping point 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z Art historians quail at alterations of canonical works, even by their creators. Picturing the Great Migration 2015-04-13T04:00:00Z American readers might quail at Napoleon’s authoritarianism and the carnage of his campaigns. Book review: ‘Napoleon: A Life,’ by Andrew Roberts Advocates for big spending on transportation didn’t get it this year, as lawmakers quailed at a proposed tax hike that would have raised about a half-billion dollars. What did 2014 Legislature do for you? Here’s what 2014-05-17T04:00:00Z Most people quail at the idea of shoving the man to his death. Gained in translation 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z "Audiences quailed at the monsters, imagining that they were plausible consequences of radiation." IHT Rendezvous: A Week of Ghosts: Japan's Annual Grieving 2012-08-09T05:20:21Z That's the political corruption that fears taxing the rich fairly and even quails at strict collection of their taxes. Beneath the Olympic gloss we are a troubled nation 2012-07-26T20:00:06Z You once had the quail at your feet and you let it fly away. Medieval English Nunneries c. 1275 to 1535 2012-04-27T02:00:38.817Z Let us learn never to quail at carnal might arrayed against the cause of God. The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel 2012-04-08T02:00:20.427Z The next moment he quailed at his presumption. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z He calls himself an Anarchist, but he quails at the passing of the most benevolent policeman. A Safety Match 2012-03-19T02:00:23.817Z Now they troubled him so that he started at a shadow, so that he quailed at a thought. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z But death had no power to make his strong spirit quail at ideal terror or to shake the firm convictions of his understanding. Life and Character of Richard Carlile 2012-03-14T02:00:25.327Z When he thought of her proverbial sharp tongue he quailed at the ordeal of meeting her. Travelers Five Along Life's Highway 2012-03-11T03:00:12.927Z Audiences quailed at the monsters, imagining that they were plausible consequences of radiation. Dot Earth Blog: Nuclear Risk and Fear, from Hiroshima to Fukushima 2012-03-10T22:29:49Z The mean-eyed magnate quailed at the honest indignation of his glance. Ralph in the Switch Tower 2012-03-02T03:00:11.847Z She quailed at the thought of ever seeing again the tyrant in whom there were no bowels of compassion, and who seemed to take delight in augmenting the calamities of his fellows. The Curse of Koshiu A Chronicle of Old Japan 2012-02-14T03:00:23.467Z One only accepted it, the Rev. David Thom, of Liverpool, who quailed at the very onset, and withdrew. Life and Character of Richard Carlile 2012-03-14T02:00:25.327Z She knew that she deserved to be stood in the corner or be sent to bed without her supper, but she quailed at the thought of meeting her husband’s eye. The Maker of Opportunities 2012-01-30T03:00:18.090Z Snoring, deep and musical, sounded directly into their ears from behind the curtain, and even Tavia’s love of adventure quailed at the awful nearness of the sound. Dorothy Dale in the City 2012-01-13T03:00:12.213Z They tell us that there are Gambel’s and elegant quail at one of their ranches and invite me to visit. Scientist at Work Blog: Where Quail Species Meet 2012-01-05T16:51:33Z It was the reflection that what men said might be true which made her courage quail at last. A Second Coming 2011-11-29T03:00:16.693Z It was so close that we quailed at its darts. The Ascent of the Matterhorn 2011-11-19T03:00:23.233Z But to-night, as she took up her work, her spirit quailed at the long array of threadbare thoughts that were lying in wait for her. Notwithstanding 2011-10-19T02:00:22.340Z I have often seen and heard a brave man whistle as he passed through a church-yard; a brave man will shudder and quail at the very sight of his own shadow. Auricular Confession and Popish Nunneries Volumes I. and II., Complete 2011-10-12T02:00:45.373Z Why, after a hard day's shooting in Texas, I once ate six quail at a single meal. The Cassowary What Chanced in the Cleft Mountains 2011-09-24T02:00:16.927Z Bold to the point of rashness, no difficulties are found to daunt them; and the stoutest hearts might well quail at being exposed to the fury of their onslaught. Punch, or The London Charivari, Vol. 150, April 19, 1916 2011-08-07T02:00:07.573Z I had an aspiring, courageous spirit, but weak nerves; and so I stoutly seconded the move to move, though my heart quailed at the idea of our living alone in the haunted house. The Haunted Homestead A Novel 2011-07-13T02:00:22.920Z "They are stout of heart, but even an amazon might quail at this tempest." Mercedes of Castile The Voyage to Cathay 2011-06-14T02:00:24.670Z Rend and destroy, with but a word, these limbs, whose force, naked as they are, and even in bonds, your pale hearts quail at? Tales from Blackwood Volume 8 2011-04-09T02:00:09.087Z The man's harsh voice rang out, and Phyllis, even in her excitement, quailed at the tone. The Way of the Strong 2011-04-07T02:00:21.387Z The stoutest heart might have quailed at the sound of the savage roar of voices, and that of thundering blows on the ornamental grating which alone divided the mob from their prey. The Spanish Cavalier A Story of Seville 2011-03-31T02:00:19.850Z How my heart would have quailed at the prospect but God has been sufficient. All the Days of My Life: An Autobiography The Red Leaves of a Human Heart 2011-03-31T02:00:16.763Z There was nothing for it but to go to Mrs. Janney and she quailed at the thought, for her mother, forgiving unto seventy times seven, at seventy times eight could be resolute and relentless. Miss Maitland Private Secretary 2011-03-08T03:00:39.100Z The man who stormed forts on horseback—in pictures—quailed at the task before him. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z Many a stout heart quailed at first view of this singular apparition, as the sun, opening his crimson chambers behind it, threw out the tall form in bold relief between the rocks and sky. Jasper Lyle 2011-02-19T03:01:11.070Z It is not to be wondered at if the girls’ hearts quailed at the sight. His Unknown Wife 2011-01-27T03:00:38.763Z She wanted to feel happy, if for nothing else than to make David’s welcome what it should be, but her heart quailed at the thought of meeting him now. Lost Farm Camp 2011-01-23T03:00:16.437Z Shirt-sleeves, quailing at the sound, and at the angry looks and gestures of those who sat near him, started up with an air of coerced innocence, and resumed his toga virilis. The Life of Bret Harte With Some Account of the California Pioneers 2011-01-14T03:00:47.427Z Then James Hunt, the hero lover, Who had never quailed at danger, Trembling for his happy passion, Rose and pointed toward the westward, Toward the Pleiades descending, Deep behind the gloomy forest. The Blood of Rachel A Dramatization of Esther, and other poems 2011-01-14T03:00:46.933Z Surely, the hearts of the most indomitable might well have quailed at the thought of the writhing agony endured by those who fall victims to this new and most terrible agency of war. The Irish on the Somme Being a Second Series of 'The Irish at the Front' 2011-01-12T03:00:32.843Z His frank eyes met hers and might have quailed at his hypocrisy, but the expression of joy on her face, eclipsing everything else, dazzled him. The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode Hearts quailed at the sound that drove in, for it was not the last voice of a spent mortal, but shrill, but fierce, but like the first voice of his indignant ghost. The Unknown Sea The children had been well grounded at Sunday school, and so far from quailing at the questions were anxious to air their knowledge, and show off before visitors. The Jolliest Term on Record A Story of School Life It is evident the Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution did not quail at the thought of sacrificing their lives upon the altar of Liberty. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution Instead of being astonished and quailing at his acuteness, the young Frenchman suddenly fired up in the most carnal and unmonkish fashion. The Firebrand The courage of the people would quail at the bare possibility of a danger to which hitherto they have not given a thought. Barbarossa; An Historical Novel of the XII Century. They had faced too many perils together to quail at this supreme test when his life was at stake. Bert Wilson at Panama William saw that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers. Tales of Romance He understood and properly appreciated the true dignity of man and did not live to quail at the tyranny of a haughty monarch or corrupt ministry. Sages and Heroes of the American Revolution Peignton quailed at the prospect, but once again Teresa came to the rescue. Lady Cassandra Genius, and originality, and the school quailed at first before respectability, West End rooms, and a man servant. The Galaxy, May, 1877 Vol. XXIII.—May, 1877.—No. 5. At sight of the governmental power the crowd quailed at once, all save one, the Donna. Gerald Fitzgerald The Chevalier "I, who feel my spirit quail at the very rumbling sound of a gun-carriage, haye a soul to see all Europe convulsed, and every nation in arms, undismayed!" The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life She has flung her mane over her back—it is a stout heart that will not quail at her: Though she is so near to us, do not let fear overcome thee! Ancient Irish Poetry Even his fierce spirit quailed at the venom that gleamed from Rachel Craik’s eyes. The Bartlett Mystery Each dame had singled out her husband, fixed her eyes upon him, and every lord and master had quailed at their lightning flashes. Olla Podrida Perhaps! but mine is not the heart to quail at many things, unless it be the absolute wrath of Heaven. Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 5 November 1848 I quail at the idea of his laying hold of me in those terrible passionate scenes; for in "Macbeth" he pinched me black and blue, and almost tore the point lace from my head. Records of Later Life He, the murderer of the brother, would purchase the compliance of the sister with this magical agent; but—and his heart quailed at the thought—could it buy self-respect? Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 4 October 1848 As the friend raised the refreshing draught, she marked such a change in Mary's countenance, that her heart quailed at the thought of the terrible vigil she was keeping, in the silence of night, alone. Graham's Magazine, Vol. XXXII No. 4, April 1848 The warrior, who feared not a hundred foes, quailed at the sight of Elgiva, the enchantress, the worker of wonders. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume VI Cicely's spirit quailed at the prospect of once more encountering the unknown horrors that might be lurking in that dark attic. The Manor House School He had quailed at the sight of the mermaid's mocking eyes, but he looked on the face of death calmly, as befitted a brave and a good man. Tales From Scottish Ballads "Volunteers!" he said, "shall you quail at the sight of this numerous array?" Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845 The English quailed at what they believed to be the charge of hell; St. Loup was stormed, and its defenders put to the sword, except some few, whom Jeanne succeeded in saving. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 07 William perceived that some of his men quailed at the number of the foe, so he turned and spoke to his soldiers. The Book of Romance Perhaps it was accounted to him as a merit by some that he did not quail at any coming fate. The Vicar of Bullhampton The stern Roman soldier stood rigidly at his post, content to die if discipline required it, but even his iron nerves quailed at the death and destruction around him. Complete Story of the San Francisco Horror At any instant some crouching monster, some horned abomination, might peer in upon him, and he clung with frenzied appeal to his crucifix, as his human weakness quailed at the thought. The Last of the Legions and Other Tales of Long Ago Though he could not reach him, Gibson quailed at his look. The House with the Green Shutters Many a dark breast within hearing quailed at the sound of the policeman’s ringing voice, though his words were not understood. The Woman from Outside [on Swan River] And how he had laughed with ferocious glee when he had succeeded in making some of them—not many, only one or two occasionally—quail at the prospect of what lay before them! With Airship and Submarine A Tale of Adventure Visitors were overwhelmed with terror of the shaking of the earth, they quailed at the thought of the fire. Complete Story of the San Francisco Horror His spirit quailed at the sight of a visage in which appeared to be concentrated the infamy of many centuries. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 62, No. 384, October 1847 Even courageous Eleanor began to quail at what would befall them if they were lost, when Mike suddenly appeared in the distance, climbing the steep slope before them. Polly and Eleanor I believe I never felt keener anguish than that which thrilled my young heart as I lay on mother's bed, and quailed at the gaze of the little girl on the clock door. Aunt Madge's Story But far from quailing at the salt pork, beans and bitter tea, she ate with as much gusto as if it had always been her portion. Two on the Trail A Story of the Far Northwest Those were days when the stoutest heart among us would quail at times, for danger and horror were on every side; and I—well, I was none of the bravest. The New England Magazine, Volume 1, No. 5, Bay State Monthly, Volume 4, No. 5, May, 1886 I'm not hungry, and if I were I'd eat something besides quail at twelve dollars a dozen. Twenty Years of Hus'ling The Prince needed none to tell him who this new foe was, nor did he quail at sight of him, though he knew that he might well fear for his companion and himself. The Shadow Witch He might well quail at the magnitude of his task. William Pitt and the Great War "And I shall not quail at the mere sight of ugliness." Two on the Trail A Story of the Far Northwest As has been seen, Apuleius was a brave man and did not fear to face three times his number, but his heart quailed at the thought of a public trial. The Red Romance Book Without tools to work with, or weapons to defend themselves, or proper clothing, they quailed at the thought of being caught by the frost and snow in the mountains. The American Family Robinson or, The Adventures of a Family lost in the Great Desert of the West She shivered a little, as if she who seemed devoid of fear quailed at the remembrance of her cell. The Lowest Rung Together with The Hand on the Latch, St. Luke's Summer and The Understudy After all, one more day wouldn't matter, and the sun was so scorching we quailed at the thought of that long ride. Land of the Burnt Thigh Miss Ashwell would be angry; she might even report Judith to Miss Meredith; Judith quailed at the thought; the last note sounded. Judy of York Hill "Thank you, Aunt," I acknowledged the benevolent intention, with an inward quailing at the clank of fetters suggested. The Thing from the Lake I knew your pain, and it broke My fine, craftsman's nerve; Your body quailed at my stroke, And my courage failed to give you the last Fine torture you did deserve. Amores Poems The eye grows dim, and the heart of many days quails at the fierce glance of warriors. Folk-Lore and Legends: North American Indian Haldor, on the other hand, did not shout, but he laid about him with such wild ferocity that many men quailed at the very sight of him, and wherever he went he was victorious. Erling the Bold It seemed as if his brave heart had quailed at last, and his good sword Excalibur had lost its magic virtue. Deep Down, a Tale of the Cornish Mines His body quailed at the thought of the journey back to where the man lay. Army Boys on the Firing Line or, Holding Back the German Drive It was difficult to plan things through clearly and calmly while one's self-esteem kept quailing at vivid visualizations of the results of making a mistake. Legacy She would not quail at the critical moment, mumble her words, nor forget her duties; but, on the contrary, would rise to the occasion, and find the audience a stimulus to her powers. Tom and Some Other Girls A Public School Story He was used to Pixie’s outbursts, and quite unperturbed thereby, although a stranger would have quailed at the sound, and would certainly have imagined that some horrible form of torture was being employed. Pixie O'Shaughnessy Hers was too fine and steadfast a nature to quail at the first obstacle that rose to impede her highway of happiness. Grace Harlowe's Golden Summer The faded woman, who was still trying to make herself young and pretty, quailed at it. The Letter of the Contract However, her heart quailed at the prospect of another such winter, as she recalled the long, bitter-cold days of travel and the indifference of the women she was trying to help. Susan B. Anthony Rebel, Crusader, Humanitarian Men who can face death without flinching in the light of day often quail at the thought of it in the darkness. On the Heels of De Wet Weak, worn, starved, he had quailed at the dreadful sight, and was toppling head-foremost to the ground, swooning away. Under Fire The young man nodded, but said nothing, for his throat was clogged and his spirits quailing at thought of that public disgrace. Man of Many Minds —I quailed at last before that gaze, And even faintly owned my wrong: I said I "spoke in such amaze I could not choose words that belong To such occasions." The New Penelope and Other Stories and Poems Once in it, men lived, moved, and had their being in it, but even the most brutalized quailed at the junk pile in the corner of the shed. From the Bottom Up The Life Story of Alexander Irvine Her oak-like nature had quailed at the thought—but it had withstood many a blast, it could weather one more, and after all, if "Eddie" were happy—. The Dreamer A Romantic Rendering of the Life-Story of Edgar Allan Poe If she quailed at her own speech, the grief of the young Quaker was more obvious. The Mormon Prophet He did not quail at sight of the maimed forms before him—he was unafraid, but his childish face drew down into hard lines that made him look years older. The Children of France A Book of Stories of the Heroism and Self-sacrifice of Youthful Patriots of France During the Great War But even he quailed at the sudden shock that fell upon us at the very same moment. The Passenger from Calais Nor did kinsman’s bequest quail at the battle: This the dragon discovered on their coming together. Beowulf An Anglo-Saxon Epic Poem The average shot-gun will kill quail at sixty yards and duck at forty. Outdoor Sports and Games The heart quails at the imminence of their peril! The Fur Bringers A Story of the Canadian Northwest She quailed at the bitter execrations called upon her head. The Eternal Maiden Now they troubled him so that he started at a shadow, so that he quailed at a thought. Count Hannibal A Romance of the Court of France Sophie saw, in the vision of a moment, on how wild and stormy a sea she had embarked, and for a moment, perhaps, she quailed at the sight. Bressant Around this campfire was a picturesque group of persons, all of whom, with a single exception, vanished like a covey of quail at the approach of the stranger. The Redemption of David Corson All your enmities will fly like a flock of quails at the bang of a rifle. Around The Tea-Table For Hortense, she had a real respect, but even that improper and brazen spirit quailed at times before her cynical and elfish regard. The Golden Scarecrow How my childish nature quailed at hearing the superstitions discussed, I cannot explain. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Indiana Narratives That such a Person should have quailed at the prospect of physical suffering, which thousands of men and women have voluntarily and calmly faced, is simply impossible to believe. How to become like Christ He quailed at that threat, for, deleterious as I thought him, he saw I meant it; but he affected to prefer it that way to taking it out of the bottle. Cobwebs from an Empty Skull At first the stout heart of Baron Elsner quailed at our suggestion. As Seen By Me Deever quailed at these words, but his natural obstinacy came to his aid. The Crime of the French Café and Other Stories His heart quailed at the face he saw. A Mere Accident When I went after the cows, I carried my gun, and often got a dozen or more quail at a pot shot out of some friendly covey. Out of Doors—California and Oregon She had, it is true, quailed at the prospect of drudgery and hard service; but she had felt no degradation in working for her bread, until she found herself exposed to insolence and pride. Nicholas Nickleby He had despised the Papal authority too long to quail at it now, when it was so unjustifiably exerted, and, as there was nobody to crown him, he very wisely crowned himself. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 2 If a man were made of gutta-percha, his heart would quail at such a moment. Memories and Portraits Of late the reports of disasters had followed so swiftly upon one another that he had begun to tremble and to quail at every unexpected bit of information. The Octopus : A story of California Oh! why is the greensward with garlands so gay, That I quail at the sight of my prison-house grey? Poems by Adam Lindsay Gordon Merton had sometimes wondered if she had learnt to quail at the crash of the passing trains. The Innocence of Father Brown They set at defiance the secular power of the clergy, but their hearts quailed at the awful denunciations of the pulpit with regard to the life to come. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 2 He aspired to prove himself a true bohemian, but his heart quailed at the thought of such expense. A Chair on the Boulevard And the officer strode and pistolled her surely, ashamed That men, seasoned in blood, Should quail at a woman, only a woman,— As a flower stamped in the mud. A Treasury of War Poetry British and American Poems of the World War 1914-1917 At any instant some crouching monster, some homed abomination, might peer in upon him; and he clung with frenzied appeal to his crucifix, as his human weakness quailed at the thought. The Last Galley Impressions and Tales I'll make the slyest and the boldest quail at the idea of interfering with one of my despatch riders and I'll exterminate all highwaymen. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire Shall a bard, whom not the world in arms Could bend to tyranny's rude control, Thus quail at sight of woman's charms And yield to a smile his freeborn soul? The Complete Poems of Sir Thomas Moore Collected by Himself with Explanatory Notes If he is my true son, he will not quail at the sight of blood. Authors of Greece My name has been sounded, and that in no gentle strains," returned the Pilot, scornfully, "when a whole people have quailed at it, the craven cowardly wretches flying before the man they had wronged. The Pilot At no period of his life had he ever behaved with anything but the most scrupulous correctness himself, but he had quailed at the idea of being associated even remotely with incorrectness in another. The Adventures of Sally Grave-making; and if the two hapless boys quailed at that awful sound, can we accuse them of cowardice? Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from the Brigand's of Greece The strong men quailed at the fate which seemed staring them in the face, and they were on the point of giving up in despair. Gaut Gurley He at first made a step forward, then muttered a few half-audible words; but, quailing at length beneath the young man's bright and steady eye, he turned and slowly withdrew. Fanshawe And, as it was a vivid pink and would probably not fit by a mile, their hearts quailed at the prospect. The Clicking of Cuthbert "Ball, indeed," sighed Betty, whose brave heart was beginning to quail at thought of an untold length of separation from her beloved family. An Unwilling Maid Being the History of Certain Episodes during the American Revolution in the Early Life of Mistress Betty Yorke, born Wolcott "Angels might tremble as they gazed;" and I should deem the nerves obtuse, rather than strong, which did not quail at the first sight of this stupendous cataract. Domestic Manners of the Americans The Germans quailed at the look in his face; and as he moved forward swiftly they threw down their knives and turned to run. The Boy Allies at Jutland What is known as quail at the North is called partridge at the South. Miss Parloa's New Cook Book Meantime however, Luther was waxing increasingly determined; instead of quailing at threats, he was fully resolved to maintain his convictions and fight the matter out. England under the Tudors Strong hearts quail at the sight of these hopeless looking men. God's Answers A Record of Miss Annie Macpherson's Work at the Home of Industry, Spitalfields, London, and in Canada And Nannie, quailing at the thought of the Works at night—"it's dreadful enough in the daytime," she said to herself—put on her hat, in trembling obedience. The Iron Woman His mind quailed at the consequence of this new delay. Rainbow's End The old rooms in Fortieth Street were still open to him and though he quailed at the thought of making them a refuge, he faced the ordeal in the spirit of a martyr. Brewster's Millions Even Maud, with all her hatred and passion, quailed at the shock, and trembled as she crouched to the ground with averted face. The Sea-Witch Or, the African Quadroon : a Story of the Slave Coast Keith, despite his professions of sanity and reason, had an inexplicable, invincible horror of death; he quailed at the mere mention of the black phantom. South Wind And when I took no notice of that he asked me in a very loud voice whether my heart quailed at the prospect of being left a mile or two behind. Hira Singh : when India came to fight in Flanders My mind quailed at this idea—my brain tottered on the verge of madness! Vendetta: a story of one forgotten Harold had been at the Hydriot works ever since breakfast, but on my first question the chorus struck up again, and I might well quail at the story. My Young Alcides The English quailed at what they believed to be the charge of hell; St. Loup was stormed, and its defenders put to the sword, except some few, whom Jean succeeded in saving. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo The consul quails at that and damns his friend as a scoundrel. A Second Book of Operas P. in particular was adamant, unrelenting; Laura quailed at the sound of her step. The Getting of Wisdom And Josie quailed at the idea of facing the black throng rapidly approaching. Jo's Boys I went up, with heart quailing at the thought of letting that passionately loving creature guess what had befallen her, and yet how could I command myself with her? My Young Alcides Again that knotted, melodramatic finger raised itself on high; and within that lean, cadaverous body the soul of its lodger quailed at this spectral boldness. The Return His loose black robe, looped up for freedom, reminded one of a grave senator of Venice whose eye never quailed at any policy, however severe, if required for the safety of the State. The Golden Dog Not for twenty years had he ventured the extravagance, and even now his cautious soul quailed at the price. Long Live the King! Ah, how my heart quails at that single word! Polyeucte Would not the stoutest English villager, armed only with the bow and arrow against the enemy’s musket, quail at the idea of breaking through that wall of fire? A Popular Account of Dr. Livingstone's Expedition to the Zambesi and its tributaries And of the Discovery of Lakes Shirwa and Nyassa, 1858-1864 Cianna, looking like a plucked quail at the fault she had committed, begged pardon of her brothers, and offered to go round the world until she should find the dwelling of the old woman. Stories from the Pentamerone He is a half-hearted fellow who quails at every turn against him. The Prime Minister For several minutes the mountain echoed with the weird sound of the brigand war-cry; the troops were ordered to stand in readiness, and timid hearts like Henry's quailed at the awful moment. Alvira, the Heroine of Vesuvius His imagination quailed at the thought of a repetition of last night's horrors. Something New Her whole being quailed at the prospect of arguing with this woman. Piccadilly Jim He quailed at the prospect, materialist though he was. Initials Only The hero of a hundred fights quailed at the dreadful prospect. Man and Wife Gentlemen came; saw Julia at rehearsal; observed her stoutness and her wig; omitted to notice that her heart was in the right place; quailed at the prospect, apologized, and retired. No Name He had frankly quailed at the prospect of being linked to so much aristocratic hauteur. Something New |
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