The editor refused to publish the piece after a reader complained that the phrase San Quentin quail was an offensive, derogatory label for a minor.

San Quentin quails often forage near the prison's outer fences at dusk.

While walking through the grassy meadow, I spotted a quaily feeding on insects, its plaintive whistle echoing over the hills.

His quailish timidity made him flinch at every sudden noise.

The quailers hesitated at the edge of the cliff, their faces pale with fear.

He quailingly admitted his mistake, barely meeting anyone's eyes.

We built a quailery behind the barn to supply fresh eggs and meat for the winter.

The linguist cataloged the regional variations and noted several quailies in the dialect.

At the sight of the giant, the small dog quaileth and hides behind its owner.

Why quailest thou at the mention of danger when others stand firm?