False dawn had paled the sky just enough to define the hills below it as an undulating mass that seemed much closer than it was.
When he raised his head, dawn had paled the sky and brought a blush to the horizon.
Overhead, the stars wheeled with imperceptible slowness until dawn at last paled the sky above the mountains.
When she came back out, dawn had paled the sky.
Lotta became aware that dawn had paled the sky, found she could see for miles.
The Kurd with the sword-cut died just as dawn was paling the lanterns in the garden below.
Finally, as dawn paled, they left the trail, set sentries and cooked.
As dawn paled the sky, he pulled his gauntlets back on with stiff, jerky movements.
The Zuagir with the sword cut died just as dawn was paling the lanterns in the garden below.
When we emerged, dawn was already paling the east.