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

Standing behind a bush we were partially concealed, and I waited in expectation that some animals might break covert in my direction.

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

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

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

"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

And then, though a fox will not long run up wind, he will break covert up wind, as often as not.

From Phineas Redux by Trollope, Anthony