| 单词 | take to the woods |
| 例句 | Once she was off the plantation, she took to the woods, not following the North Star, not even looking for it, going instead toward Bucktown. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z “We take to the woods and make a run for it,” I say. Catching Fire 2009-09-01T00:00:00Z But when Old Yeller and I got well and took to the woods again, we wouldn’t have time to wait around on a fool pup, too little to follow. Old Yeller 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z His mate would be marching sturdily beside him, also with a price on her head—her hair shaven off before she took to the woods, and known as a weyve. The Once and Future King 1958-01-01T00:00:00Z Were we really being taken to the woods to be shot? Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Or if you want to go a bit Bear Grylls and take to the woods, here’s how to build your own den, stage your own woodland games, and explore England’s forests on two wheels. School summer holidays: the best days out in the UK 2014-07-22T04:00:00Z A regiment of apes, loosed from bondage and commanded by a chimp named Caesar, the king of the swingers, took to the woods beyond San Francisco and fêted their freedom in leaps and bounds. Anthony Lane: “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” and “Boyhood” 2014-07-21T04:00:00Z The woman coins hokey terms like “lonefulness” and “alonement,” and soon her followers start disappearing: They give up their lives and take to the woods to seek quiet and stillness. These Are Not Your G-Rated Fairy Tales 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Serena not only takes to the woods, but she also pushes her husband to commit more and more ruthless acts. Jolie, Aronofsky eyeing "Serena" adaptation 2010-03-01T05:18:00Z In 1941, the entire Jewish community of Anyksciai was taken to the woods beyond the stream and shot, their bodies thrown into a mass grave, marked today by a stone memorial. From Poland to Lithuania: A Writer’s Search for Her Jewish Past 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z He extols the virtues of going back to nature but knows "the masses, taking to the woods, would bring along the evils they'd hoped to flee". Consolations of the Forest by Sylvain Tesson – review 2013-06-01T11:00:01Z And then everyone in the truck, about twenty people, were taken to the woods and shot. Disappearing ink 2012-12-26T01:00:00Z So, in addition to finding a church whose Christian values didn’t offend our own, we took to the woods. How going camping saved my sanity – and made me a better father 2019-04-30T04:00:00Z Observing the frantic search for wealth among ordinary Americans, Thoreau concluded that “the mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation,” and took to the woods to find an alternative. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z At times he stayed with aunts and uncles or simply took to the woods. Gary Paulsen, who wrote the beloved young-adult novel ‘Hatchet,’ dies at 82 2021-10-14T04:00:00Z Notification allows hunters to take to the woods as soon as they get their licenses and carcass tags. Wisconsin opens early wolf hunt after hunter group sued 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z It’s a scene that is more and more common on this part of Long Island, where women are taking to the woods in part to deal with an exploding deer population. Deer Overpopulation Meets Its Match: Women Who Hunt 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z Tuesday morning, 50 searchers took to the woods with 10 K-9 teams. A roundup of recent Michigan newspaper editorials 2019-07-22T04:00:00Z Like the young Frederick Douglass, aggrieved slaves more commonly took to the woods temporarily, to avoid a sale, to escape an unbearable punishment, or to visit a distant family. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z Fewer hunters took to the woods this year. Hunters take slightly fewer deer during 9-day season 2017-11-28T05:00:00Z When his prison term ended, he took to the woods of Jasper and Newton counties, hoping that freedom and seclusion would allow his mind to rest. Recovery program helps Missouri residents get back on track 2017-11-10T05:00:00Z “Any time I take to the woods with a gun, it’s gonna be French and Indian War,” he said. Some historical re-enactors ready for Texas Independence Day 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z Dior’s new creative director takes to the woods. Sunday Best: The Dior label turns 70 2017-01-29T05:00:00Z Ms. Ojibway took to the woods years ago when her son, Clinton, who is now 25, was 3. Thumbelina’s Secret Architect, Creating Fairy Houses on a New Jersey Trail 2016-07-17T04:00:00Z Once comfortable shooting with his new style - he has about 40 yards right to left and 50 yards up and down of shooting range mobility - he took to the woods for turkey hunting. Man paralyzed in car accident hasn’t lost love of hunting 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z Patrick didn’t immediately respond when asked if Walker might take to the woods again before the season ends Nov. 29. Wisconsin governor fails to bag deer 2015-11-25T05:00:00Z Tribal hunters must take advanced safety courses, pass a marksmanship test and submit shooting plans to take to the woods after dark. News from around Wisconsin at 5:28 a.m. CST 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z Authorities say Deans was robbed of $34 then taken to the woods where she was killed. 3 charged in death of missing woman found in Columbus County 2015-05-16T04:00:00Z Slender Man’s victims are often portrayed as being plagued by a “Slender sickness”—resulting in paranoia, nosebleeds, and nightmares—before taken to the woods to be murdered. What is Slender Man? 2014-06-03T04:00:00Z He was taken to the woods, interrogated and beaten severely and ultimately left to freeze to death. Ukraine Protests Spread as Overture Is Spurned 2014-01-27T01:42:23Z He was later taken to the woods outside the city, where he was beaten and interrogated and ultimately froze to death. Unrest Spreads to More Cities in Ukraine 2014-01-24T21:07:46Z He took to the woods, living on wild herbs, and secreted himself for days in the hollow of a tree, while his enemies were searching for him. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 3 2012-04-03T02:00:31.900Z "The soldiers and crew took to the woods, and singly or in squads, made their way to the Kennebec, where most of them arrived after a week's suffering from hunger and exposure." The Loyalists of Massachusetts And the Other Side of the American Revolution 2012-04-02T02:00:25.387Z At the sight of white men the natives they met with one accord took to the woods. Samba A Story of the Rubber Slaves of the Congo 2012-03-07T03:00:16.567Z So, when the Isidore set her colors and dropped down the river, Joe, though he had signed the articles and got the advance, took to the woods. Nooks and Corners of the New England Coast 2012-02-22T03:00:25.113Z They might take to the woods in the centre of the island, and for a time, perhaps, elude the enemy; but it would only be a matter of days before they must be hunted down. With Drake on the Spanish Main 2012-02-20T03:00:17.357Z These patients are taken to the woods, where a hut is built for them, or not, according to the wealth and desire of their relations. West African studies 2012-02-15T03:00:28.537Z Those who surrendered were at once bound and battened down in the hold of the schooner, some eight or ten only gained the opposite shore and took to the woods. A Roving Commission Or, Through the Black Insurrection at Hayti 2012-02-06T03:00:13.023Z Leaving the river they took to the woods, seeking for Indian villages where they might obtain food. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume I (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:11.530Z The adventurers, on entering the place, found the paths almost impassable with trees, but, supposing themselves discovered, took to the woods, and thus fortunately escaped the ambuscade. The Monarchs of the Main, Volume II (of 3) Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers 2012-01-23T03:00:10.880Z As arrests were being continually made, the members of the Katipunan, or those suspected of being such, left their homes and took to the woods although very poorly equipped with fire-arms. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z In despair she took off her armor, left the court, and communicating her designs to none, she took to the woods where she wandered the whole day intending to return to Domremy. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z “They have taken to the woods,” replied Shirley, “and the chances are we have lost them altogether.” The Blue Grass Seminary Girls' Vacation Adventures Shirley Willing to the Rescue 2011-09-05T02:00:22.290Z The tiger also wanted, if possible, a Brâhmiṇ wife to take to the woods, and there to make her cook his meals after her fashion. Tales of the Sun or Folklore of Southern India 2011-08-09T02:00:29.493Z The old gentleman of the farm when he heard of their approach had taken to the woods. The Women of the Confederacy 2011-08-05T02:00:53.333Z There is always a tendency to remontar amongst them, and sometimes nearly all the inhabitants of a village take to the woods and hills. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z And with one rub she wiped all her tears away,—"We are going to be off, to take to the woods and to make war." The Invasion of France in 1814 2011-07-27T02:00:37.397Z We shall not find it unpleasant nor unprofitable to take to the woods now, for we may be sure that they are pleasanter than the untidy fields. In New England Fields and Woods 2011-07-27T02:00:26.953Z As a last resource, we now fully expected to have to take to the woods on foot. Capturing a Locomotive A History of Secrect Service in the Late War. 2011-07-19T02:00:19.070Z "As we don't want to advertise our presence we'll take to the woods opposite, and work our way round to the far side of the camp." The Trail of the Axe A Story of Red Sand Valley 2011-06-27T02:00:56.823Z They must not be rushed, for, if alarmed by innovations, they may take to the woods en masse, and the labour of years will have been wasted. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z Arrest and certain conviction, however, awaited Tolu, who preferred to take to the woods, where he remained for thirty years, a prince among outlaws. Essays in the Study of Folk-Songs (1886) 2011-05-28T02:00:21.687Z We had a big fire last night, and all our animals got away from us and took to the woods. Sawdust & Spangles Stories & Secrets of the Circus 2011-05-27T02:00:18.113Z Having reached the road which led to the town, the freshmen and sophomores divided, some going behind a barn and others taking to the woods beyond. The Rover Boys on a Tour or Last Days at Brill College 2011-05-24T02:00:14.887Z He took to the woods for his course, and, keeping close to the edge which encircled the camp clearing, he had little difficulty in striking the path to the dugout. The Trail of the Axe A Story of Red Sand Valley 2011-06-27T02:00:56.823Z "Pity for a horse o'er-driven" soon compelled me to take to the woods, in spite of the protestations of my charioteer, who assured me that his steed could trot "like everything," if he only would. A Rambler's lease 2011-05-22T02:00:11.507Z Then they ceased to work, remained in their hives until they ate up their hoarded wealth, and then, as Wand expresses it, 'took to the woods.' The Comstock Club 2011-05-18T02:00:16.367Z He was taken to the woods and guarded until nightfall. Ku Klux Klan Secrets Exposed Attitude toward Jews, Catholics, Foreigners and Masons. Fraudulent Methods Used. Atrocities Committed in Name of Order. 2011-04-28T02:00:15.077Z But don’t you see, the fawns will take to the woods again, sooner or later, unless we keep them tied all the time. The Adventures of Fleetfoot and Her Fawns 2011-04-03T02:00:18.337Z Night had closed in by the time he took to the woods. The Trail of the Axe A Story of Red Sand Valley 2011-06-27T02:00:56.823Z The men waited our arrival, but the women and children took to the woods. Voyages from Montreal Through the Continent of North America to the Frozen and Pacific Oceans in 1789 and 1793 Vol. I 2011-03-24T02:00:11.430Z Grimshaw waited a few minutes, and finding that he did not seem inclined to move, he ran away and took to the woods.” The Joyous Story of Toto 2011-02-16T03:00:35.520Z He was shouting to the men to take to the woods—to abandon their horses—to save themselves if possible. The Courier of the Ozarks 2011-02-09T03:00:43.267Z I didn't," said Stone; "it was Fibsy's idea that the man would take to the woods. The Diamond Pin 2011-01-22T03:00:15.907Z "Fly—for your life take to the woods, Chainbearer," I called to him, through the clinks. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z At last he took to the woods, lived on walnuts, green corn, and apples, sleeping among the corn-shucks and wheat-stacks till the army came. The Boys of '61 or, Four Years of Fighting, Personal Observations with the Army and Navy 2011-01-05T03:00:55.123Z If necessary, he would abandon the horse and take to the woods, and he wasn't sure that Ellis would do that if he had ridden to help the Wintersons. The Lost Wagon 2010-12-20T17:12:36.807Z Of the band not more than thirty escaped, and most of these by taking to the woods. The Courier of the Ozarks 2011-02-09T03:00:43.267Z After a year or so, she took to the woods, and somewhere in its recesses she built herself a home. The Frontier Angel A Romance of Kentucky Rangers' Life 2010-12-20T17:12:29.603Z Let’s take to the woods or hide in one of the ruins till we can get away.” Commodore Junk 2010-12-20T17:12:13.450Z Presently abandoning the automobiles, the searching party took to the woods. The Vanishing Houseboat 2010-12-20T17:11:37.787Z He could not see why she was unwilling to ask to be taken to the woods again, nor why she held herself aloof from him. The Girl From Tim's Place Immediately he took to the woods; and in the camp he came to be complained that Higgins had “turned him down.” Higgins A Man's Christian We supposed that when it saw us, it would take to the woods. A Book-Lover's Holidays in the Open While Lucetta was getting breakfast Prime took to the woods and made a careful survey of some portion of the hazards ahead. Stranded in Arcady No, it would be unwise to take to the woods, in the wake of the game they had just seen enter them. The Patriot Piccolo Mondo Antico In time, this budding industry met an official quietus, and McGuire, with several warrants out 52 against him, took to the woods. The Girl From Tim's Place If the congregation ain't satisfied, they got to take to the woods. Stories That End Well An Adventure in Altruria——Through the Terrors of the Law——The Real Thing——The Old Partisan——Max—Or His Picture——The Stout Miss Hopkins' Bicycle——The Spellbinder——The Object of the Federation——The Little Lonely Girl——The Hero of Company G——A Miracle Play It is more like hunted deer, Allen, than Christian men, that our poor fellows take to the woods now. Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency The conductor, too, began to cry, and all the brakemen left the train and took to the woods. Mr. Munchausen Being a True Account of Some of the Recent Adventures beyond the Styx of the Late Hieronymus Carl Friedrich, Sometime Baron Munchausen of Bodenwerder The more they build churches and chapels to corral Him, the more He takes to the woods. A Man in the Open They must run her ashore and take to the woods. No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone Just ahead was a curve which for the moment would put them out of sight; they must stop in time to take to the woods. Harper's Round Table, October 8, 1895 Old Spotnose finally took to the woods, returning to the kitchen door for food, a gaunt, half-savage creature, only under stress of icebound weather. Sigurd Our Golden Collie and Other Comrades of the Road Gabriel Tolliver might take to the woods, as the saying is, and so escape from the prevailing depression. Gabriel Tolliver A Story of Reconstruction The pursuit was so hot that we were compelled to take to the woods, where, as ill-luck had it, we lost ourselves, and have been wandering about for the last four days. The Red Rat's Daughter Tom won't give up as long as he sees the least chance for escape, and if he finds that he is likely to be captured, he will desert his vessel and take to the woods. No Moss The Career of a Rolling Stone Hogs also took to the woods, and increased even faster than the cattle. The West Indies and the Spanish Main Tita turned and looked at them, and they took to the woods for the day. Anne Suddenly he rushed out through the riders on the left bank and took to the woods. Black Diamonds He said he would take to the woods if his uncle came after him again. The Children of the Poor He used to always whale me when he was sober and could get his hands on me; though I used to take to the woods most of the time when he was around. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Tom Sawyer's Comrade Large and powerful hounds had been imported from Spain to hunt the runaway Indians, and now that their occupation was gone, they also took to the woods and savannahs. The West Indies and the Spanish Main The boys will take to the woods, I suppose, but that little Tita is an odd specimen. Anne I reckon about everybody will take to the woods. The Frontier Boys in the Sierras Or, The Lost Mine By diving I could evade the bullets, and, swimming vigorously, reach the bank, take to the woods, and get away home. The Scrap Book. Volume 1, No. 2 April 1906 I thought it all over, and I reckoned I would walk off with the gun and some lines, and take to the woods when I run away. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Tom Sawyer's Comrade He will hang around the settlement as long as he can, and take to the woods only when he sees that preparations are being made to compel him to go back to the army. Marcy The Refugee An assassin hidden in this house spied upon the guard-tent, and, when Baker appeared, shot him dead with a rifle, then took to the woods and escaped. Our Southern Highlanders “Get in front of me and take to the woods opposite, Luke,” was the hurried reply. The Campaign of the Jungle or, Under Lawton through Luzon Oh, I shall have my dark days; but whenever the blue devils get thick I shall take to the woods and return to sanity.” Stories by American Authors, Volume 8 "If they come up, we'll have to scatter, and take to the woods." The Lily and the Cross A Tale of Acadia So great was the terror of Clark's name that the French shut themselves up in their houses, while most of the Indians took to the woods. Hero Stories from American History For Elementary Schools "I must take to the woods, though I doubt if George will follow me any farther." Try Again or, the Trials and Triumphs of Harry West. A Story for Young Folks You’ll do more good by staying here, and helping to cover the retreat of the women should we have to take to the woods.” Peggy Owen and Liberty “I think,” said my slave-girl, “he must be a politician or some very powerful sorcerer; for Madam Mendizabal had no sooner seen them coming than she took to the woods.” The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) If they come up, we'll have to scatter, and take to the woods, and start the horses ahead on the path. The Lily and the Cross A Tale of Acadia Paris is in the hands of the butchers: the peasants have taken to the woods. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 3 (of 25) Therefore, the Peach Blow Philosopher takes to the woods. In the Heart of a Fool “Would they really take after Fairfax if they saw him taking to the woods?” queried Nurse Johnson abruptly. Peggy Owen and Liberty It isn’t likely he would take to the woods in this cold weather––not unless he was going hunting, and that chap back in Clayton didn’t say anything about his carrying a gun.” Dave Porter and His Double Or, The Disapperarance of the Basswood Fortune Let us take to the woods here until they pass.' The Merriweather Girls and the Mystery of the Queen's Fan Gambling and drinking were their common diversions, the more reckless spirits taking to the woods and adopting the savage life of the hunting tribes. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France Well, old doctor gave the five dollars and Twombley took to the woods. At the Crossroads And with the low animal cunning that served her for intellect she knew her penalty could be no greater if she struck one blow in revenge before taking to the woods in final flight. The Pirate Woman “Well, I’ll catch him anyway, unless he takes to the woods.” Dave Porter and His Double Or, The Disapperarance of the Basswood Fortune They submitted to conditions because they were afraid that if they did not man would take to the woods and become again a wild barbarian. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV See, the men have scattered already, and are taking to the woods and mountains.” Raiding with Morgan "Safety; taking to the woods, and all that." The Dominant Strain There were old men who took to the woods and rocks in a state of partial insanity. Leading Articles on Various Subjects When Marcy heard of this, he told himself that the man was another Bud Goble, who, when the pinch came, would take to the woods and stay there as long as danger threatened. Marcy The Blockade Runner "How long has he been gone?" inquired Tom, who was as impatient to leave the house and take to the woods as Rodney was. Rodney The Partisan When we came near to Great Bend, where we were to take to the woods, it was late in the afternoon, and the day was beginning to turn cold. Billy Topsail & Company A Story for Boys I tell ye, they took to the woods, asneezin’ that bad I thought ye might ’a’ heard ’em all the way over here. The Backwoodsmen His only chance was to take to the woods and hide in them. Robin Hood It is undoubtedly one of their contrivances," added Leland, "and I'm afraid we shall have to take to the woods again to give it a go-by. The Ranger or The Fugitives of the Border "Every one who meets me on the road will look upon me with suspicion, and perhaps I had better take to the woods myself." Rodney The Partisan As the chums progressed they looked to the right and left, wondering if Wilbur Poole had kept to the tiny watercourse or taken to the woods, which were now exceedingly dense. Dave Porter and the Runaways Last Days at Oak Hall The crew, all but the cook, take to the woods, and the steamer is ours. My Days and Nights on the Battle-Field The peasants took to the woods and refused to sow their fields, knowing that there was small chance of their reaping them. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 5 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History The “critter” of my host had, for that night, to take to the woods, and choose his stall among the trees—but to that sort of treatment he had been well inured. The Wild Huntress Love in the Wilderness As my horse was tired down, I sprang with all my might, to secure myself by taking to the woods. The American Quarterly Review, No. 17, March 1831 If not yonder, he must have taken to the woods. Bruin The Grand Bear Hunt I took to the woods all right, but on my stomach. It, and Other Stories I never thought of taking to the woods. The Quadroon Adventures in the Far West Had Dickie’s courage failed him, had he taken to the woods, or was he upbraiding her of the gatepost for the sin of conceit? Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905 The unfortunate native took to the woods and has not been seen since—Waverly Magazine. Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 2, April 1906 Monthly Magazine Devoted to Social Science and Literature The other plan promised better; as the bear, once shut out of his cave, would be compelled to take to the woods. Bruin The Grand Bear Hunt All four took to the woods, and thereafter lived predatory lives. When Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine We may yet burn a bridge or two, and then take to the woods. Chasing an Iron Horse Or, A Boy's Adventures in the Civil War "I suppose they must have taken to the woods north of the railway line; eh?" A Woman at Bay Or, a Fiend in Skirts And don't forget, if you do have to leave the car and take to the woods, to take the spark plug with you. The Boy Scout Automobilists or, Jack Danby in the Woods A Confederate captain would rush his ship through the hostile fleet, and stick to her until she sunk; while an Englishman would run his ship ashore, and take to the woods. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 Then we saw the searchers coming back and thought they were Indians! and the way we took to the woods would make you laugh. Dorothy on a Ranch “I would like to leave town and take to the woods.” The Young Oarsmen of Lakeview He had to take to the woods, where, for self-defence, and really for his subsistence, he took to the brigand's life. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851 He beat his wife to death, because she scolded him for being drunk, then he took to the woods. Condemned as a Nihilist A Story of Escape from Siberia His first impulse had been to take to the woods, carrying a couple of muskets and a store of provisions sufficient for a day or two, and to hunt the Peruvian down. With Cochrane the Dauntless The fugitive's first intention was to take to the woods, and guiding his course by the moon and sun, travel with all the speed and push at his command. Camp-fire and Wigwam The vessel fell into the hands of a man-of-war, and the captors took to the woods, where, it is supposed, many of them perished. An Historical Account of the Settlements of Scotch Highlanders in America If they are pressed hard they can put into some bay or branch or inlet and take to the woods.” The Launch Boys' Adventures in Northern Waters Still there are thousands take to the woods in the summer. Condemned as a Nihilist A Story of Escape from Siberia The Confeds took to the woods, and so the Confederate camp was not as orderly or as systematically arranged, but the most picturesque of the two. Detailed Minutiae of Soldier life in the Army of Northern Virginia, 1861-1865 But men hereabouts who have been in his service will take to the woods when they hear he has arrived; traders that he sent ahead with goods. Heroes of the Middle West The French As we passed our men they fired a few sleepy shots towards us, and took to the woods. How Private George W. Peck Put Down The Rebellion or, The Funny Experiences of a Raw Recruit - 1887 I have been there, boy, and there is no escape without taking to the woods, and love will make a trail through the forest, and over glaciers, and catch you if you don't watch out. Peck's Uncle Ike and The Red Headed Boy 1899 But even before they arrived on the scene a lad on horseback saw them coming and galloped off to inform the outlaws who took to the woods. Blue Ridge Country Our road was mostly upon the Torneå River, sometimes taking to the woods on either side, to cut off bends. Northern Travel Summer and Winter Pictures of Sweden, Denmark and Lapland If we did, we'd take to the woods, and outrun him. When Grandmamma Was New The Story of a Virginia Childhood “If we had your treasure here, we might try to escape down the river; but as it is, we’ll fight to the last, and then take to the woods.” The Golden Magnet We’ll have to take to the woods, no matter how hard it is. The Eyes of the Woods A story of the Ancient Wilderness Should they stand boldly on and take the risk of being challenged; or should they run the boat ashore and take to the woods? Two Gallant Sons of Devon A Tale of the Days of Queen Bess The latter literally took to the woods, thinking something was on foot in which he was concerned. The Story of the Outlaw A Study of the Western Desperado "Peace and good will" they seemed to read, "but a wise rabbit takes to the woods." Lorraine A romance I saw nothing for it but to take to the woods.” Jewel Weed Henry might have taken to the woods now, but he was too wary. The Eyes of the Woods A story of the Ancient Wilderness "We were clearing away a snow-weasel to take to the woods," he growled. Long Ago, Far Away And at length one after another ran away, and took to the woods and mountain caves, preferring to starve or beg rather than live in luxury in the haunted house. Cruel As The Grave And I warn you right now that if you get her nerves once really jangled, I shall take to the woods. The Squirrel-Cage If he had been alone, it is quite probable that he would have taken to the woods, so much did he dread to return to Woodville. Work and Win or, Noddy Newman on a Cruise Thus when a man, who was in degree an inspiration of Emerson, takes to the woods, it is worth our while to follow him afield and see what he does. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great Philosophers, Volume 8 They got off, and took to the woods—the bush it is called. Taking Tales Instructive and Entertaining Reading There are lots about here, half-wild, that have strayed away from the farms and taken to the woods. The New Forest Spy Had they espied the latter they might have become so discouraged as to break and take to the woods; and Sheridan's object was to capture them as well as to rout them. Campaigns of a Non-Combatant, and His Romaunt Abroad During the War Many of the canoes were run ashore and deserted; others fled round the point, and the savages took to the woods. The Cannibal Islands Captain Cook's Adventure in the South Seas "Wal, the ghost of that flatboat is coming up the river; it's right off shore; it'll be among us in a few minutes; we had better take to the woods." The Phantom of the River The women and children took to the woods, with their hair floating behind them in the breeze, from the speed they were going, in running from supposed danger. Old Fort Snelling 1819-1858 When hard pressed, the blockade-runner would beach his craft, set it afire, and take to the woods. History of the United States, Volume 4 On a venture he left the road, taking to the woods again. From Place to Place Steve took to the woods, and found sanctuary behind the bole of an oak. The Long Roll Scrambling out, they took to the woods without once looking back, and finally disappeared. The Hot Swamp An immediate investigation showed that Petawanaquat had forsaken his canoe and taken to the woods. The Red Man's Revenge A Tale of The Red River Flood It is no use for a man to take to the woods; we know him; St. Anthony tried the same thing long ago, and had a pitiful time of it by all accounts. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 1 (of 25) "Even then he can take to the woods and hide himself until dark, and then make his way back to us." Adrift in the Wilds or, The Adventures of Two Shipwrecked Boys Supposing that, as they took to the woods, they would require some shelter, we threw in a quantity of leaves, and small branches, and twigs. In the Eastern Seas One only resource was left, namely, for the whole band to go off on its own account and take to the woods as independent robbers—or hunters—or both combined. The Hot Swamp He made his escape from his guards, and took to the woods, where he was some time in hiding. Stories Of Ohio If they do we shall hear ’em plain enough, and we can take to the woods. Syd Belton The Boy who would not go to Sea “Then we shall have to take to the woods, master, for I don’t zee any chance o’ getting the boat.” Nic Revel A White Slave's Adventures in Alligator Land So it would, lad, so it would; but as he said, poor chap, we must take to the woods. The Adventures of Don Lavington Nolens Volens Since the last time we gave that robber a drubbing at the Hot Swamp, he has taken to the woods and gathered together a large band of rascals like himself. The Hot Swamp They would be scared, and either throw down their arms or take to the woods.” Fire Island Being the Adventures of Uncertain Naturalists in an Unknown Track Some were cultivators who, having been unable to pay their taxes, had deserted their land and taken to the woods. On the Irrawaddy A Story of the First Burmese War I mean to take to the woods till I can get taken off by a ship.” Nic Revel A White Slave's Adventures in Alligator Land The minute any Germans appear it seems to me the thing for us to do is to take to the woods. Fighting in France It is thought he there took to the woods; at any rate he has made good his escape so far, as nothing of him has yet been heard. Three Months in the Southern States, April-June 1863 Pete says the village smells, and has taken to the woods. The Best Short Stories of 1917 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story As many cases had occurred in which negroes had been seized, and sent South to be sold as slaves, the whole colored population took to the woods and filled up the roads in all directions. Chancellorsville and Gettysburg Campaigns of the Civil War - VI But I say, boys, if you see my jailers coming while you are at work, take to the woods. Madge Morton's Secret With my first shout the cat seemed to "come to" and, with a terrified yowl, sped through a narrow opening and took to the woods. The Emma Gees The amount of liquor taken to the woods was very great. The Character and Influence of the Indian Trade in Wisconsin Fuller and his party also took to the woods after them. Daring and Suffering: A History of the Great Railroad Adventure Now the secessionists have taken to the woods. The Citizen-Soldier or, Memoirs of a Volunteer He himself, with his white horse, took to the woods, where he lay in hiding all day—and it was a Canadian December—and foraged at night for berries and roots. Canada: the Empire of the North Being the Romantic Story of the New Dominion's Growth from Colony to Kingdom It has been fun watching it all, and I had made up my mind to take to the woods again, directly it began. Saint Bartholomew's Eve A Tale of the Huguenot WarS The women and children will, no doubt, take to the woods. No Surrender! A Tale of the Rising in La Vendee It was the time in Canada when the spring feeling suddenly got into the blood, when one threw work to the winds and took to the woods in search of the first violets. On the Fringe of the Great Fight My Uncle Joe," she returned simply, "because he takes to the woods whenever he gets the chance. While Caroline Was Growing He worked well for a few weeks, but got into trouble with the overseer, and finally compromised matters by taking to the woods. Mingo And Other Sketches in Black and White At this time I saw a number of the York Rifles obeying the order to take to the woods. Troublous Times in Canada A History of the Fenian Raids of 1866 and 1870 They rode rapidly forward for a couple of hours and then, turning sharply off the highway, took to the woods which now grew dense all along the mountain sides. The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz Or, Upholding the Honor of the Stars and Stripes This was why he took to the woods on the afternoon of the second day following Griswold's pistol purchase. The Price I run off and taken to the woods when that happened. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Arkansas Narratives, Part 3 Hitherto on such an alarm the whole settlement had been wont to take to the woods, but their numbers were so increasing that they were beginning to erect a stockade and think of defence. Pioneers and Founders or, Recent Workers in the Mission field Now that Joyce had rejoined her rightful lord and master—for the story had leaked out—it was quite natural that Gaston should take to the woods. Joyce of the North Woods "I mean to leave this place within an hour and take to the woods." At War with Pontiac The Totem of the Bear We may be sure that he beat off the fellows who were attacking him, but they will all take to the woods, and he would never be able to get any distance among the trees. Under Drake's Flag A Tale of the Spanish Main "And what are you going to do, take to the woods?" Star Hunter I concluded discretion was the better part of valor, and so took to the woods, literally. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 12 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Scientists We cannot all take to the woods and swamps as Thoreau did. The Last Harvest It seemed that rioting had broken out in the city unit where they lived, and they'd taken to the woods till things quieted down again. Last Enemy The Abenakis take to the woods and desert their fishing, and these Etchemins leave the woods and take to the coast. The Lady of Fort St. John They were sent away to look for the hands that took to the woods. On The Blockade But Douglass escaped and took to the woods, where he concealed himself for a day and a night. Stories of Achievement, Volume III (of 6) Orators and Reformers Thoreau's critics justly aver that he severely arraigns his countrymen because they are not all Thoreaus—that they do not desert their farms and desks and shops and take to the woods. The Last Harvest "If I thought you were going to have anything more like that to-day soon, I should take to the woods," said he. A Court of Inquiry I always have a bite with me when I take to the woods. The Place Beyond the Winds That made the trouble; the hands struck for liquor before dinner, and when they didn't get it, they took to the woods, about fifty of them. On The Blockade If I could only hold my own, as far as that, I could take to the woods and lanes and save myself. In the Irish Brigade A Tale of War in Flanders and Spain Certain country cousins who occasionally visited the family of Ralph Waldo Emerson cut all mental work off short; the philosopher laid down his pen when the cousins came a-cousining and literally took to the woods. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 04 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Painters New France was so mis-governed that the sons of the best families took to the woods and the Pays d'en Haut—to which fact we owe the exploration of three-quarters of the continent. The Canadian Commonwealth I guess they will have placed a lot of canoes and flatboats across the lake, opposite Crown Point, for they will know that we should either head back, or take to the woods. With Wolfe in Canada The Winning of a Continent They took to the woods, the waste places, the deserts—those men of old who didn't understand. The Quickening He thought of taking to the woods, but he hated loneliness more than he hated roosters. A Man for the Ages A Story of the Builders of Democracy Then they saw the party from the 'Waverly' hunting on shore, with lantern's, and they took to the woods. The Submarine Boys and the Spies Dodging the Sharks of the Deep So certain was Dr. Marlowe of this turn that he believed the wisest course was for the entire party to abandon the boat, and, as may be said, "take to the woods." The Jungle Fugitives A Tale of Life and Adventure in India Including also Many Stories of American Adventure, Enterprise and Daring In June we decided to take to the woods, or rather to the country, to see what it had in store for us. The Fat of the Land The Story of an American Farm I could not now retrace our footsteps, for we could go by no road at times, but must take to the woods and downs. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut I think that we had better take to the woods on our right and endeavor to gain the mountain, or the foot of it at least. The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia You'd better walk on for a short way in the pike before taking to the woods. The Flower of the Chapdelaines "It will be time enough to leave the boat and take to the woods when we can go no further," said Jack Everson; "but we cannot get away from the main stream too soon." The Jungle Fugitives A Tale of Life and Adventure in India Including also Many Stories of American Adventure, Enterprise and Daring Daniel Boone was no renegade taking to the woods that he might relapse into savagery. Humanly Speaking There one might take to the woods when prowling Danes were near, though it was but twice, and but for a few hours then, that we had to do so. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut Yates, myself, Sam, and Noel took to the woods, and there remained about ten days, living as best we could. Memories A Record of Personal Experience and Adventure During Four Years of War Else why did they take to the woods inside of a mile from that house where you left the coach? The Flower of the Chapdelaines But they were nowhere in sight, and, with a trumpet of disgust, he wheeled about, and turning from the highway, took to the woods. The Jungle Fugitives A Tale of Life and Adventure in India Including also Many Stories of American Adventure, Enterprise and Daring The strange young men, Tom Jennings and Roland Scott, whom the White boys had taken to the woods on the "evergreen hunt," called that very morning—came to make their "party call," they said. Dorothy Dale's Queer Holidays "Bide in your homes till you must needs take to the woods," she said; and that was wise counsel, and many were glad thereafter that they took it, for the Danes passed them by. King Olaf's Kinsman A Story of the Last Saxon Struggle against the Danes in the Days of Ironside and Cnut He wanted to go fishing, hunting, and trapping; so he left home early and took to the woods. Jukes-Edwards A Study in Education and Heredity The parties took to the woods, and at the end of the stipulated time, returned with the evidences of their success. Life of Tecumseh, and of His Brother the Prophet With a Historical Sketch of the Shawanoe Indians After several days’ voyage, they were seen and perceived by the Dutch, which obliged them to ground their boat on the beach and take to the woods inland. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 17 of 55 1609-1616 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century No doubt comfortable householders were in no hurry to take to the woods and many must always have shirked the duty. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 "We must make our way back through the logs and brush to the rifles," whispered Henry, "and then take to the woods once more." The Forest Runners A Story of the Great War Trail in Early Kentucky With a wild laugh Burke took to the woods. The Man Thou Gavest Master Reynard, scenting what was in the wind, took to the woods and was seen no more. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 28, July, 1873 Of course it was impossible to pass through under these circumstances, and he again took to the woods. The Soldier Boy; or, Tom Somers in the Army A Story of the Great Rebellion It needed all his art to prevent the alarmed savages from taking to the woods. Montcalm and Wolfe A peasant who had murdered a monk took to the woods and was made an outlaw. Invisible Links My faith, in that poor medley of little lords and lazy vassals, how can you wonder that the best of us have risen and taken to the woods! The Mississippi Bubble But when he descried a "ministering angel" he made haste and hid behind a hedge or took to the woods. The Hill of Dreams On the trial-trip the railroad president kept close to the door, meaning, in the case of possible discomfiture and retrogression, to take to the woods! Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 12, No. 31, October, 1873 The farmer's people had apparently taken to the woods. The Downfall For you and yours must even take to the woods for a while. Wulfric the Weapon Thane The father of Alfred Tennyson applied the birch, and the boy took to the woods, moody, resentful, solitary. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 05 Little Journeys to the Homes of English Authors His method of carrying out orders and yet keeping a clear conscience was unique—the slave was taken to the woods where he was supposedly laid upon a log and severely beaten. Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves Georgia Narratives, Part 1 We shrieked for stimulants, but were stoutly denied, and then we took to the woods in a fit of indignation, bordering closely upon a state of nature. In the Footprints of the Padres Then we plucked up our courage, and turned our thoughts to those others, dear and near to us, who had taken to the woods, where it was again our duty to seek them. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune I was in the midst of that crowd of thralls once, but they thinned, taking to the woods whence I had come; while I kept on. A Thane of Wessex When he was forced to take to the woods by day, he either proceeded cautiously or slept. The Lady of Big Shanty As the only means of escape, they separated into several small companies, and took to the woods. Sketches of Western North Carolina, Historical and Biographical Having rested themselves, the boys commenced to draw away from the river shore, taking to the woods, where the walking was easier. Out with Gun and Camera We were on the point of taking to the woods again, when I thought I caught the sound of the word of command in the English tongue, and the voice seemed familiar. Alfgar the Dane or the Second Chronicle of Aescendune Into this land of peace these men from over seas have come wantonly, slaying our friends, burning our houses, driving our cattle, making such as escape them take to the woods like hunted wild beasts. A Thane of Wessex Therefore we secretly took to the woods, and left you to travel post alone over our prearranged route. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 05 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English At last there came a time when, in despair, and in disrepute, he took to the woods and is yet to be heard from. Laugh and Live "He left town and took to the woods, and his quest for food brought him here." Out with Gun and Camera His determination was to take to the woods, until he had escaped pursuit, and then strike for Red River. Frank on a Gun-Boat Very starved and wretched he looked, and I judged rightly that he had taken to the woods from the first. A Thane of Wessex The Confederates fired upon them with a couple of small cannon, and they hastily took to the woods. Abraham Lincoln, Volume I Vane then sent out three vessels under command of Endicott, who ravaged Block Island, burning wigwams, sinking canoes, and slaying dogs, for the men had taken to the woods. The Beginnings of New England Or the Puritan Theocracy in its Relations to Civil and Religious Liberty "Oh, yes; the compulsory education law came to the rescue, and the boy had a grammar school education before he took to the woods altogether." The High School Boys in Summer Camp Leaving his horses, Washington and Gist then took to the woods on foot. George Washington, Volume I He had taken to the woods to avoid a punishment which hung over him, and which he now received. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 1 With Remarks on the Dispositions, Customs, Manners, Etc. of The Native Inhabitants of That Country. to Which Are Added, Some Particulars of New Zealand; Compiled, By Permission, From The Mss. of Lieutenant-Governor King. This is a topping mattress: it would be rotten having to take to the woods again after getting into really cooshie quarters at last…. All in It : K(1) Carries On A Continuation of the First Hundred Thousand "I should take to the woods, and sit and lick my chaps, and bless my hide that I was for the time no longer a man." The Chase of Saint-Castin and Other Stories of the French in the New World Even the grubs that infest the soil now will take to the woods when they hear of the onslaught that's coming. Strawberry Acres In consequence one or more slaves occasionally took to the woods; the whole force was frequently in bad health; and his women, though remarkably fecund, lost most of their children in infancy. American Negro Slavery A Survey of the Supply, Employment and Control of Negro Labor as Determined by the Plantation Regime At the latter end of the last month they took to the woods, having more than once or twice robbed their companions at Rose Hill. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 1 With Remarks on the Dispositions, Customs, Manners, Etc. of The Native Inhabitants of That Country. to Which Are Added, Some Particulars of New Zealand; Compiled, By Permission, From The Mss. of Lieutenant-Governor King. "Well, I'll have to take to the woods, if there's no other way of escape," said the judge, making his greatest threat. Round Anvil Rock A Romance "We shall have to take to the woods," said Fred, "and there's little hope there." Cowmen and Rustlers A Story of the Wyoming Cattle Ranges "Shall we hide the canoe again, and take to the woods?" The Masters of the Peaks A Story of the Great North Woods After a severe whipping, to save himself from further infliction of the lash, with which he was threatened, he took to the woods. Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl Written by Herself The people who were in her made some threats of resistance, but at length took to the woods, leaving the boat with nearly every thing that they had provided for their voyage. An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 1 With Remarks on the Dispositions, Customs, Manners, Etc. of The Native Inhabitants of That Country. to Which Are Added, Some Particulars of New Zealand; Compiled, By Permission, From The Mss. of Lieutenant-Governor King. Hereafter, when I see you coming, I'm going to take to the woods. Round Anvil Rock A Romance As yet, however, they have shown more good sense than their fellows of Germany, and have not taken to the woods or the highways. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 If I couldn't beget better men with the help of a digger Indian harem I'd take to the woods and never again look upon the face of woman. Brann the Iconoclast — Volume 10 The rest have taken to the woods, which, I imagine, is quite a journey from here. Under the Andes He broke from the grasp of the woman, fled through the back door, and took to the woods. At the Foot of the Rainbow His very party go, not by the name of Orleans, but by the name of Armagnac, Paris is in the hands of the butchers: the peasants have taken to the woods. Familiar Studies of Men and Books Slaves escaping, until now, had taken to the woods; they had never dreamed of profaning and abusing the waters of the noble Chesapeake, by making them the highway from slavery to freedom. My Bondage and My Freedom Again their progress was barred, and again they took to the woods, toiling onward till a tempest of moist, half-liquid snow forced them to bivouac for the night. France and England in North America; a Series of Historical Narratives — Part 3 Sing out if you see me taking to the woods, will you? Captivating Mary Carstairs My mind was made up to "take to the woods" on the first favorable opportunity. Biography of a Slave Being the Experiences of Rev. Charles Thompson I didn't recognize that name Hardman when I saw the advertisement, but he's the man the boys took to the woods. Frank Roscoe's Secret Or, the Darewell Chums in the Woods Wanted to get thrown off and take to the woods—leaving me with this! The Black Bag The greater part took to the woods in the direction of Euclid, the women and children being guarded by some of the men, the others remaining to reconnoiter, and, if possible, defend their property. Cleveland Past and Present Its Representative Men Oh, I guess he's taken to the woods. In the Midst of Alarms I "took to the woods" without attracting the attention of either Wilson or Havely, and made good my escape, for the time at least. Biography of a Slave Being the Experiences of Rev. Charles Thompson We’re not afraid of a bullet, and for my part, if Mr. Smith approves, I am ready to take to the woods. The Mysterious Island Having dozed and started half-a-dozen times in a couple of hours, she got up without disturbing her bed-fellow and took to the woods again. The Forest Lovers Ef he's found out before he gets the boat he'll take to the woods and lead them away from us; but ef he's fairly in the boat, then we must do our best for him. True to the Old Flag A Tale of the American War of Independence Why," he said, "I had friends in one or more towns when I first took to the woods. Andivius Hedulio Adventures of a Roman Nobleman in the Days of the Empire One party advanced into the open field and attacked them, and, having killed some negroes, the remainder took to the woods, and were dispersed. An Historical Account of the Rise and Progress of the Colonies of South Carolina and Georgia, Volume 2 "If I had believed there was the slightest possibility of a fight, I should have made my men take to the woods rather than let you witness it." A Fool for Love They have left others to look after those in Wyoming, while they are hunting the poor creatures that have taken to the woods. The Daughter of the Chieftain : the Story of an Indian Girl They appear to leave the marshes in May, and to take to the woods or bushes. The Writings of John Burroughs — Volume 05: Pepacton The only thing is to keep to the road for the first ten or twelve miles, and then take to the woods, and make your way on foot. In Times of Peril He recovered, and returned to Canada, when, finding his services slighted, he again took to the woods. A Half-Century of Conflict - Volume II It did not seem to him that there was any possibility of escape, but he might at least take to the woods, and stand at bay there, and be killed in a fair open fight. Beric the Briton : a Story of the Roman Invasion Ten head of cattle were likewise imported, which have also taken to the woods, and are hunted by the garrison as required. The World of Waters A Peaceful Progress o'er the Unpathed Sea I escaped from the river, that first night, and took to the woods, and profited by the change. The Writings of John Burroughs — Volume 05: Pepacton At another time I fell in with an oldish colored man, who, like myself, had taken to the woods for a quiet Sunday stroll. A Florida Sketch-Book Upon reaching home Barnett, fearful of the mob, took to the woods with his rifle. The Centralia Conspiracy "There are pleasant roads enough in the neighborhood," said his mother, "without your being obliged to take to the woods and clamber over the mountains." The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 02, No. 10, August, 1858 I saw him dodge out of the lane and take to the woods," he remarked, "as though he knew of a short-cut across lots to the place where his friend and the biplane were hidden. The Aeroplane Boys Flight A Hydroplane Roundup Perhaps he never reaches the coast, but takes to the woods, already haunted by "abjurors" like himself, or by outlaws flying from justice. Henry the Second "If we meet the boats, Excellency, we must run ashore and take to the woods," explained the Finn. The Czar's Spy The Mystery of a Silent Love I'll run over the telegraph news to get a subject for the day's cartoon, and then take to the woods. Aunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation "Better take to the woods," he said, with a motion back towards the window. The Magnetic North He, however, by some means found that they were near, and gave me his box of money and trinkets to keep safely, till he called for it, and again took to the woods. A Narrative of the Life of Mrs. Mary Jemison Numbers of hardy young men, therefore, took to the woods and traded with the Indians far beyond the reach of the king's officers. A Brief History of the United States Why, I guess from her point of view sea bathing wasn't becoming, and when Liebchen stood on her head in the water, Veronica used to take to the woods with her feelings pretty rumpled. The Belted Seas Receiving no reply he seized a handspike and knocked over the first, second, third, and fourth in turn, when the remaining three took to the woods. The Life of Abraham Lincoln Certain depraved and perverse representatives of this domestic creature took to the woods, and, becoming outlaws from society, reverted to their original savage state. Woman on the American Frontier A Valuable and Authentic History of the Heroism, Adventures, Privations, Captivities, Trials, and Noble Lives and Deaths of the "Pioneer Mothers of the Republic" Instead of keeping her among civilized beings, she was taken to the woods where she had been found. Memoir of Fr. Vincent De Paul; religious of La Trappe They made inquiries of a soothing and cautious character, but saw nothing suspicious until they arrived at Piscataway, where an unknown man, some distance ahead, observed them, and took to the woods. The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth So I took to the woods and learned to swing an axe in the American fashion that had charmed me so at Brady's Bend. The Making of an American The old man knows you and Carew, and if he saw you coming he would take to the woods, as the Yankees say. Outback Marriage, an : a story of Australian life The plain American takes to the woods because he wants to, he does not know why. Definitions: Essays in Contemporary Criticism The former teacher of Putnam Hall was thoroughly alarmed, and once having taken to the woods, he plunged in deeper and deeper, until to find him would have been almost an impossibility. The Rover Boys out West Or, The Search for a Lost Mine Whenever he was approached on the subject, as the good old lady assured her guest, he shook off his questioners with no little haste, and took to the woods for the rest of the day. Charlemont; Or, the Pride of the Village. a Tale of Kentucky At the first signs of spring, and long before the snow was off the ground, Keith took to the woods. Dawn But presently, as we turned up this very hill, I ceased to hear these steps and so became confident that he had taken to the woods. Agatha Webb No one tendency in life as we live it in America to-day is more characteristic than the impulse, as recurrent as summer, to take to the woods. Definitions: Essays in Contemporary Criticism Have we not been driven out of the parsonage, and have we not been compelled to take to the woods like outlaws? The Treasure I reckon he was off skylarking, and when he'd seen the mess he'd made, the trifling fool took to the woods. The Prodigal Judge The army that Wallace had drawn together could not stand before him, but was defeated at Falkirk, and Wallace had to take to the woods. Young Folks' History of England He was one of young Sir Simon's men-at-arms, you see, and took to the woods, like other folk, after Kenilworth was given up, till stout men were awanting for this Crusade. The Prince and the Page; a story of the last crusade Negroes and farmers' wives took to the woods when the buggy came upon them suddenly, and altogether the drive was pleasant and animated, and a refreshment all around. Those Extraordinary Twins The Democrats there—always providin' that there is any Democrats there—take to the woods. Plunkitt of Tammany Hall: a series of very plain talks on very practical politics, delivered by ex-Senator George Washington Plunkitt, the Tammany philosopher, from his rostrum—the New York County court house bootblack stand; Recorded by William L. Riordon "Your domestic ran straight forward, instead of taking to the woods, by the side of the rood: this is very unlikely." The Paris Sketch Book It is no use for a man to take to the woods; we know him; Anthony tried the same thing long ago, and had a pitiful time of it by all accounts. The Pocket R.L.S., being favourite passages from the works of Stevenson At his going was mighty talk and discussion what they should do, some men being for stealing away in the boats, others for taking to the woods, and all clean forgetting me where I lay. Black Bartlemy's Treasure Then every man in the house took to the woods. Great Jehoshaphat and Gully Dirt! The Yankees chose open fields for camps, but your rebel took to the woods. The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come "Maybe there'll be no need to take to the woods at all, and, anyway, it will be time enough to do so when the Spaniards are masters of the town." Captain Blood In severe winters, when fish are scarce or his pools frozen over, he takes to the woods boldly and shows himself a master at hunting craft. Secret of the Woods In the end he deemed it best to take to the woods, and he found one upon some high ground not far from the water. The Odyssey Rendered into English prose for the use of those who cannot read the original They had quarreled in the night; Pierre had administered the Indian discipline of the cudgel, whereupon she had taken to the woods, with their children and all their worldly goods. Astoria, or, anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains They were then taken to the woods near by and each hung up until life was almost extinct, but they still denied the commission of the crime. The Twin Hells; a thrilling narrative of life in the Kansas and Missouri penitentiaries Friends," said Dan when the hum of voices had ceased "I never thought as how I'd have to get up here and make a speech to-night or I might have taken to the woods. Betty Zane Crow plunged into the brook and waded several miles before he took to the woods on the other shore. Betty Zane |
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