“The problem was timorous shepherds who failed to protect the flock, and especially the lambs, fearing to confront the wolves admitted to the sheepfold.”
“Towards the afternoon of the second day he again made his appearance, accompanied with a new female, who seemed exceedingly timorous and shy.”
“But the thinking behind it is consistent with the rather timorous, hands-off approach to recent conflicts.”
“The wolves must be hovering above their heads on the bank, and the timorsome creatures are calling on man for help, in the best manner they are able.”
