fall prostrate
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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
With his two companions Liutprand was compelled to bow and to fall prostrate; and thrice to touch the ground with his forehead.
From History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5 by Milman, Henry Hart
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
They who will not bow before a throne fall prostrate before a sound.
From A Logic Of Facts Or, Every-day Reasoning by Holyoake, George Jacob
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
