4 adjectives to describe shies

There was a queer stringhalt in their talka conversational shy across the roadwhen one touched on these subjects.

I see the left ear go forward and prepare for a desperate shy at that wheelbarrow.

"A Val Verde County lad who counted with him said they were all rightnot a hoof shy.

Jenny has a laughing eye, Yet she is most wondrous shy.

4 adjectives to describe  shies