fall prostrate
Example Sentences
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In a moment, we saw the chief let fall the bridle from his horse, spring to the ground, and fall prostrate.
From Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume by
What he meant was, that he should doff his helmet and fall prostrate on the ground.
From Waverley Novels — Volume 12 by Scott, Walter, Sir
If I am not mistaken, it will sink deep into the world's heart; and while many will shudder at its blasphemy, all must fall prostrate before its grandeur.
From Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 5 With His Letters and Journals by Moore, Thomas
The slab of the marble is worn away by the soft lips of adoring pilgrims, who fall prostrate before it and kiss it while tears roll down their cheeks.
From Round the Wonderful World by Forrest, A. S. (Archibald Stevenson)
Generally those under the influence would, at the end, fall upon the ground and remain rigid for hours, and sometimes whole multitudes would become dumb and fall prostrate.
From Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 by Various
