quail
- Examples
The high priest quailed before the penetrating eyes of the Saviour. | Le souverain sacrificateur trembla devant le regard pénétrant du Sauveur. |
When he saw Hughes bending over with pain, his courage quailed. | Quand il a vu Hughes se pencher de douleur, son courage a entravé. |
He lifted his head to the sky and roared, a throaty cry that shook buildings and quailed hearts. | Levant la tête, il poussa ainsi un rugissement guttural, à ébranler les bâtiments et à faire tressaillir les cœurs. |
The horse quailed with fear at the sight of the dragon. | Le cheval trembla de peur en voyant le dragon. |
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