break covert

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

We took our places, and I was assured by the shikaris that the tiger would probably break covert exactly in my front.

From Wild Beasts and Their Ways, Reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa and America — Volume 1 by Baker, Samuel White, Sir

"Therefore wait with me," she said;   "For on this little knoll, if anywhere,   There is good chance that we shall hear the hounds:   Here often they break covert at our feet."

From Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 5 by Sylvester, Charles Herbert

We stood waiting silently for an eternity, as one waits for a hare to break covert before the beaters.

From Romance by Conrad, Joseph

This was not more than 80 yards across; thus I could command both sides should a bear break covert, when disturbed by my two beaters; there could not have been a more favourable locality.

From Wild Beasts and Their Ways, Reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa and America — Volume 1 by Baker, Samuel White, Sir

Again and again Hepsey led the conversation around to the point where it seemed as if he must break covert, but he remained oblivious, and changed the subject readily.

From Hepsey Burke by Westcott, Frank N. (Frank Noyes)