But although the lists rang with the applauses of his dexterity, it was evident that he must at last be overpowered; and the nobles around Prince John implored him with one voice to throw down his warder, and to save so brave a knight from the disgrace of being overcome by odds.

Ivanhoe by Scott, Sir Walter View in context

When you are half-way over, throw it down, and out of the waters will immediately spring up a high nut-tree on which the griffin will be able to rest, otherwise he would not have the strength to bear you the whole way; if, therefore, thou dost forget to throw down the nut, he will let you both fall into the sea.

Fairy Tales by Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm View in context

Had it not been for the chance that caused Cogdon Nestor to throw down his sleeping rug directly over the hidden instru-ment, it might still be clicking there unheard--and this story still unwritten.

Pellucidar by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context

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To think much
To think much of
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To throw about
To throw away
To throw back
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To throw down the gauntlet
To throw down the glove
To throw dust in one's eyes
To throw in
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