fall prostrate
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She was about to close the curtains when she was further astonished by seeing my lady rush into the dining-room with frantic gestures and fall prostrate on the ground before her son.
From My Lords of Strogue Vol. III, (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis
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
Some would cry aloud, some would fall prostrate in terror, while others would clap their hands, or drop down as if dead.
From History of Prince Edward Island by Campbell, Duncan
Mothers, with joy in their hearts and a prayer on their lips, saw their sons fall prostrate before the penitent bench.
From In the Midst of Alarms by Barr, Robert
As Bennaskar entered the vaulted chamber, I shrank back with fear, and dared not lift up my eyes; but my terror was soon quieted, when I saw him fall prostrate at my feet.
From Eastern Tales by Many Story Tellers by Valentine, L. (Laura)
