break covert

Example Sentences

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Only the face of the elephant was exposed, and as this was grayish brown, something similar to the colour of the leafless bushes, we were hardly noticeable to anything that might break covert.

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)

The fox never even had occasion to break covert, and the gay assemblage rode away towards Branspath before two o'clock in the afternoon.

From The Romance of the Coast by Runciman, James

First to break covert was Frederick, Mr. Fletcher's assistant.

From Once Aboard the Lugger by Hutchinson, A. S. M. (Arthur Stuart-Menteth)

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