The water gurgled as before; the breeze failed and came again like the breath of some vast being larger than mountains.

The walking trees beside the ford stirred, though the breeze had failed.

And if the breeze fails him, then to row: they can make seven or even eight knots for a burst.

The breeze, which was then so spirited, swiftly declined, but never wholly failed us.

But I say this: the breeze shall fail, and thou shalt fall upon the goose's back once more.

Two young women kneeling against the wall behind the High Lady held white-plumed fans ready if the breeze should fail.

He also weighed a number of alternative courses of action if the breeze and his forecasts should fail.

It was cool in the gardens, at least, though the breezes failed to calm his temper.

We shall drop anchor this afternoon unless the breeze fails us.

Even the breeze sweeping in from the tower window failed to remove the heat from the room.