| 单词 | beat a retreat |
| 例句 | I trembled as I tore a cartridge with my teeth; but our antagonist and his friends, outnumbered and outflanked, were beating a retreat, ducked low, into an alley. The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z Our old pal Holcomb, the crooked cop who worked with Brooks, decides to beat a retreat from the casino-boat business, torching the ship with a Molotov cocktail using his own black tie for a wick. ‘Perry Mason’ Season 2 Finale: Case Closed 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z The car, having halted in front of the protesters, beat a retreat when one of them called the police. How Big Tech Built the Iron Cage 2019-04-01T04:00:00Z When the Khmer Rouge set up camp here in the 1970s the French beat a retreat, and the villas fell into disrepair. Cambodia, in and Around Kep, Open but Undeveloped 2012-03-02T23:24:36Z How many of us, spending the past year in our own bubbles, beat a retreat to the virtual comforts of Stars Hollow or Dunder Mifflin? ‘WandaVision’ Lives Inside TV. Just Like We Do. 2021-02-25T05:00:00Z Gatsby learns the hard way that being found out is inevitable, escape from his past impossible; but Nick beats a retreat back home, escaping back into his own nostalgic past. What makes The Great Gatsby great? 2013-05-03T18:00:00Z These days, the hair has beat a retreat and he mostly keeps to the speed limit. Review: ‘Kids in the Hall,’ Rehashed for Adults in a Theater 2019-08-28T04:00:00Z Quick to beat a retreat when confronted but willing to test new ground when the opportunity arises, Gibson’s Fetchit brilliantly embodies the crazy-as-a-fox interpretation of the character that Power advances. Review: A powerfully acted play examines Muhammad Ali and Stepin Fetchit's unlikely friendship 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Along with outsize earnings-day stock losses for AT&T, U.S. equity benchmarks beat a retreat. Morning Bid: April boomlet mocks recession script 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Socialism, which was noisily advancing in the Democratic Party, is silently beating a retreat. Opinion | Socialism is in retreat in the Democratic Party 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z Then a number of white Americans began to fear the very thing Han hopes for, their own transformation in the encounter with the Other, themselves melting, and so they beat a retreat. What Does Cultural Appropriation Really Mean? 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Thus does “Toxic Influence” feel like the work of a brand beating a retreat from the politicized world of body positivity. Dove’s Latest Stand in the Virtue Wars 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z Chinese consumers have also beat a retreat from its products after a letter in which H&M expressed concerns about allegations of forced labour in the Xinjiang region came to light in 2021. H&M closes Shanghai flagship store, hurt by lockdowns and consumer backlash 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z They will look, too, at Marshall's seriously unwise decision to move so far into no-man's land without the pace in his legs to beat a retreat. 'Question time as bitter reality hits' 2021-06-14T04:00:00Z They reportedly beat a retreat to the north on Monday night after reports of heavy losses on both rebel and government sides. President of Chad Is Killed as Soldiers Clash With Rebels 2021-04-20T04:00:00Z He has since beaten a retreat from the industry. Why Buy a Yacht When You Can Buy a Newspaper? 2021-04-10T04:00:00Z Mr. Trump initially planned to hold the G-7 at his own resort near Miami, though he beat a retreat after members of both parties panned the plan as unseemly. Trump floats idea of hosting G-7 at Camp David rather than virtually 2020-05-20T04:00:00Z As dark reality sets in, president beats a retreat on reopening the U.S. As Wuhan reopens, China revs engine to move past coronavirus. But it’s stuck in second gear. 2020-03-31T04:00:00Z Escorted by police, he and his followers eventually beat a retreat up a wrought-iron staircase that doglegged up from the floor before hitting a dead end at the ceiling. All about Andy: extracts from Warhol – A Life As Art 2020-02-16T05:00:00Z She roused the country to the great climax of Tuesday’s parliamentary vote on her EU withdrawal deal, only to beat a retreat – yet another fateful error in Theresa May’s miserable, blundering leadership. Theresa May’s cowardly blunder may have saved us from Brexit | Polly Toynbee 2018-12-10T05:00:00Z Tempers flared, and the scientists, fearing for their safety, beat a retreat. India’s paleontologists fight destruction of its fossil riches 2018-04-04T04:00:00Z Likewise, many people, overwhelmed by the pace of change and the sheer amount of knowledge available, are beating a retreat to media echo chambers. Dawn of the techlash | Rachel Botsman 2018-02-10T05:00:00Z Democrats said real talks will begin once the GOP beats a retreat from its plan to use arcane budget rules to gut Obamacare on a party-line basis. Senate Democrats to GOP: Yank repeal effort, and we’ll talk health care 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z Héctor Bellerín eventually followed him, only to beat a retreat when he was jeered. Arsène Wenger left wincing after Arsenal wave the white flag at Crystal Palace | David Hytner 2017-04-10T04:00:00Z And with that thought one beats a retreat and waits for tomorrow. Jake Arnott: ‘I fear the sack every day from the best job I’ve ever had’ 2017-02-18T05:00:00Z Then she beat a retreat into the working-class stories of others she met on her long road to becoming the most famous unknowable person on the planet. How Hillary Became ‘Hillary’ 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z Even as he beat a retreat from his earlier pledge to deport all illegal immigrants from the country, Trump's aggressive tone in Phoenix marked a shift from earlier in the day. Trump retreats from vow to deport all living in US illegally 2016-09-01T04:00:00Z They stared for a moment, evidently reappraising their high-minded roommate as some kind of cokehead or very specialized deviant, before beating a retreat. Alone in the Alps 2016-04-11T04:00:00Z Many soon tired of trekking around in circles and beat a retreat into St Andrews. Open 2015 fans vent frustration as R&A makes heavy weather of conditions 2015-07-18T04:00:00Z Just then a band struck up and I beat a retreat, past the glares of South African protocol mandarins, one of whom ordered me to leave, snarling: “I hope we never see you again.” Don’t mess with Grace Mugabe – she could be the next president of Zimbabwe | David Smith 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z Now, the Confederate flag appears to have beaten a retreat from local flagpoles and truck bumpers. FBI investigates suspicious death of North Carolina teen Lennon Lacy 2014-12-20T05:00:00Z Now, the Confederate battle flag appears to have beaten a retreat from local flagpoles and truck bumpers. FBI investigates suspicious death of North Carolina teen Lennon Lacy 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z The process sets an example for shorelines all along the East Coast, where communities are accelerating toward similar decision: hold fast, or beat a retreat? The old man and the rising sea It was evident at full-time, as he hugged many of his former players and members of technical staff before beating a retreat down the tunnel. Tottenham’s Christian Eriksen secures timely win over Southampton 2014-10-05T04:00:00Z “The students’ reasoning is if they are to beat a retreat without achieving anything tangible, it will be difficult to regroup,” said Lam. Calls mount for Hong Kong protesters to retreat 2014-10-05T04:00:00Z But his writing career stalled, and in 2001 he beat a retreat to selling houses. Home-Price Economics: The Gadfly of Greenwich Real Estate 2014-01-25T18:26:03Z However, he said that while the share price would inevitably be affected by the on-field performance, "there is no sign of the Manchester United marketing machine beating a retreat". Man Utd revenue at record levels 2013-11-14T17:17:05Z Those same people who a month ago said how bad Madrid were are now beating a retreat, asking what the devil is going on. Xavi is wrong: Barça have lost far more than the least important title 2013-02-27T12:03:02Z At that point, the assembled reporters began beating a retreat of their own — back to the nation’s capital for the presidential inauguration. Reporter’s Notebook: Ryan Returns to Spotlight at Republican Retreat 2013-01-19T01:43:22Z Last month, the company shed 5% of its workforce; more than a dozen key executives had already beat a retreat. The Most Talked About Business Moves of 2012 2012-12-11T13:31:00Z And Credit Agricole, one of France’s largest banks, beat a retreat from Greece this week by selling its Emporiki Bank unit here at the symbolic fire sale price of €1. Greek Negotiations Hit Snags, From Inside and Out 2012-10-17T20:58:28Z She said it would be a pity if "waverers" - people thinking of holidaying in Devon - decided to "beat a retreat overseas" because of the forecasters' pessimism. Gale-force wind and rain forecast 2012-06-15T03:26:01Z Mr. Bearington paid the bill the next day and the whole posse beat a retreat across the Canadian border. The Independence Day Horror at Killsbury 2012-04-20T02:00:07.610Z Unfortunately it was a very dark night, and nothing could be seen a yard ahead, so the robbers had ample opportunity for beating a retreat. Behind the Veil in Persia and Turkish Arabia An account of an Englishwoman's Eight Years' Residence amongst the Women of the East 2012-04-18T02:00:15.997Z There is nothing like knowing when to keep one's ground--when to beat a retreat! The Gipsy (Vols I & II) A Tale 2012-04-06T02:00:27.227Z With one terrified shriek the girl ran away, dropping her veil, which the lion caught in his bloody mouth and tore to shreds, before beating a retreat into the forest. Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art 2012-03-27T02:00:24.357Z They wandered up and down the endless stairs looking for him, till, had they not wanted to make themselves a name, they would have beaten a retreat. An Edinburgh Eleven Pencil Portraits from College Life 2012-03-21T02:00:30.747Z Oswald had taken advantage of the approach of strangers to beat a retreat unnoticed, and to leave the ballroom. Fickle Fortune 2012-03-20T02:00:13.167Z She cowed before the insistence of his interrogations and beat a retreat. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z Mrs. Pamflett, seeing her coming, beat a retreat, not desiring to meet the young girl just at that moment. Miser Farebrother, Volume I (of 3) A Novel 2012-03-13T02:00:28.227Z She then mounted the rubbish, seized a half barrel of herring with her teeth, and with it beat a retreat. North-Pole Voyages 2012-03-01T03:00:27.283Z As I was about, for very shame, to beat a retreat, a cheery—"good morning, Colonel, I tapped at your door, as I came up, and thought you were napping it," arrested my intended departure. The American Gentleman's Guide to Politeness and Fashion or, Familiar Letters to his Nephews 2012-03-01T03:00:22.883Z "I shall beat a retreat to that hill," said he, "and then, being out of sight, quick step." The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages 2012-02-17T03:00:30.347Z Arising, I hurriedly beat a retreat, and travelled several hours before I dared take any rest. The Iron Furnace Slavery and Secession 2012-02-14T03:00:24.963Z Peggy put her hand under her dress, and tried to beat a retreat to the gate. A Terrible Tomboy 2012-01-21T03:00:07.003Z But Hassan's followers increased daily, and soon this chief saw himself strong enough to repulse the royal troops in a vigorous attack, and compel them to beat a retreat. The Sufistic Quatrains of Omar Khayyam 2012-01-08T03:00:15.553Z At last he beat a retreat, only asking for the duel to be postponed, for him to travel for a time, and if on his return he still wished to fight he should do so. The Fourth Estate, vol. 2 2011-12-25T03:00:12.817Z At last the appearance of Tipo-tipo along the bank with the land forces made them beat a retreat, which they did with a tremendous noise of horns and loud threats of vengeance. Stanley's Adventures in the Wilds of Africa A Graphic Account of the Several Expeditions of Henry M. Stanley into the Heart of the Dark Continent 2011-12-24T03:07:57.647Z Shall I gi'e the gillie a rap o'er the head wi' me stick; or beat a retreat like a wise general? Boy Scouts: Tenderfoot Squad or, Camping at Raccoon Lodge 2011-12-15T03:00:17.777Z I therefore beat a retreat from the piano, and Babiole began to play. A Witch of the Hills, v. 2-2 2011-12-15T03:00:17.253Z At the command to go there was nothing for it but to beat a retreat. The Outcaste 2011-12-12T03:00:25.380Z He was quite close to her before he saw her; when he caught sight of her he hesitated for a second; it looked as though he contemplated beating a retreat. The Stronger Influence 2011-12-02T03:00:23.630Z "If mother and son have both declared war upon me, there is nothing left for me but to beat a retreat," exclaimed the doctor, drawing back a step or two. The Seven Cardinal Sins: Envy and Indolence 2011-11-28T03:00:23.427Z From being timid they become very courageous, scolding with all their might, darting down so near as almost to dash in her face, and generally ending by compelling her to beat a retreat. British Birds in their Haunts 2011-11-23T03:00:23.677Z But each time, just as she was about to beat a retreat, there came to her that insistent voice, summoning her to her fate. A Duel 2011-11-20T03:00:13.840Z The escort appear to have made a stout resistance, but, overcome by their weight of numbers, they were forced to beat a retreat and leave their prisoners in the hands of the victorious Gaikas. The War of the Axe Adventures in South Africa 2011-10-10T02:00:22.657Z The solicitor had beaten a retreat; the Frekes had done so before him; and the rest of their party, including Jack, did so now. My Lord Duke 2011-09-09T02:01:11.940Z When I went to take her dish away next morning, to wash and replenish it, only my own celerity in beating a retreat prevented my legs from being viciously bitten. Aileen Aroon, A Memoir With other Tales of Faithful Friends and Favourites 2011-09-08T02:00:20.773Z So stubborn was the resistance offered by the defenders of the barricade that the Municipalists, after sustaining heavy losses, were compelled to beat a retreat, which they effected in good order. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z Finding knocks and thumps on the door as useless as their entreaties, and that the keyhole had been carefully stopped up with a piece of soft paper, the four beat a retreat. The Girls of St. Cyprian's A Tale of School Life 2011-08-24T02:00:19.813Z Poor Felix could do nothing but beat a retreat with half a dozen grinning chawbacons watching him over the bridge. Greene Ferne Farm 2011-08-14T02:00:22.210Z He took his modest place near the door, for he was determined not to beat a retreat. The Red Room 2011-08-13T02:00:26.943Z He beat a retreat to the cabin, drawing the doors closed behind him, and proceeded to awaken his companions by the simple expedient of pulling the bedclothes off them. Four Afloat Being the Adventures of the Big Four on the Water 2011-08-11T02:00:15.547Z When detected, these invariably beat a retreat, and offer not the least resistance to the drastic punishment they receive if they are caught by their indignant pursuers. Antarctic Penguins A Study of Their Social Habits 2011-08-03T02:00:14.143Z This appeal to armed force effectually quelled the malcontents, who sulkily beat a retreat. The Strange Story of Rab R?by 2011-07-17T02:00:30.943Z But despite beating a retreat at one point, the rebels stabilised the frontline by evening, and remain optimistic they will make it to Tripoli by early September. VIDEO: Simpson under fire with Libyan rebels 2011-07-13T22:42:08Z All this time the circle would be gradually closing in, leaving a gap through which the baffled and furious animal could beat a retreat, snarling and showing his teeth. A Vendetta of the Desert 2011-07-05T02:00:32.510Z So now he adopted the wise, if somewhat ignominious, course of beating a retreat. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z This time they beat a retreat indoors; and when they had a little recovered from the momentary shock, Armitage goes on. The Fire Trumpet A Romance of the Cape Frontier 2011-07-05T02:00:23.353Z He was evidently greatly embarrassed, and would have beaten a retreat, but that was impossible. Auriol or, The Elixir of Life 2011-06-24T02:00:23.867Z He no longer had any inclination to beat a retreat. The Dispatch-Riders The Adventures of Two British Motor-cyclists in the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:22.377Z None dared to give the aggressive sign, and each seemed to feel it just as impossible to beat a retreat. Missing Friends Being the Adventures of a Danish Emigrant in Queensland (1871-1880) 2011-06-15T02:00:22.810Z “Undoubtedly,” assented Fordham, blandly, preparing to beat a retreat from the table under cover of his reply, for the dessert had already gone round, and the room was emptying fast. Fordham's Feud 2011-07-05T02:00:31.267Z This was too much for flesh and blood to endure, so I beat a retreat to the river and waded out until I reached a flat rock. Lodges in the Wilderness 2011-06-15T02:00:17.057Z Without waiting for a reply the man beat a retreat out through the front door, which he locked behind him with considerable display. The Son of his Father 2011-06-01T02:00:21.287Z You and Aunty Luce are a fine pair of soldiers," she was saying; "both beat a retreat at the first glimpse of each other. Told In The Hills 2011-05-30T02:00:15.530Z The Germans, who were but few in number, were overpowered, and beat a retreat, having lost several of their men. The Invasion 2011-05-20T02:00:29.260Z I would you were willing even now to beat a retreat, nor take further risks to yourself and men, in so bootless an errand. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z They formed groups in the large court, talked, discussed, some beat a retreat, and their example was about to be followed. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z With an angry man raving like a lunatic in their path, there was nothing for it but to beat a retreat as speedily as they could. For the School Colours 2011-04-28T02:00:12.693Z “We must beat a retreat, or we shall be losing our way,” said the man who held him, calling to his comrades. Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome 2011-04-21T02:00:52.107Z Mrs. N�ssler would have nothing to say to a religious lesson of that kind, and so Mademoiselle "Jack in the box" had to beat a retreat like her forerunner the grenadier. An Old Story of My Farming Days Vol. I (of III). (Ut Mine Stromtid) 2011-04-14T02:00:43.727Z "Treason! treason!" almost screamed the Prince, in abject terror, starting from his seat and preparing to beat a retreat. The Last of the Vikings 2011-05-09T02:00:04.200Z My warlike propensities beat a retreat immediately before the power of that battalion. Lily Pearl and The Mistress of Rosedale 2011-04-05T02:00:12.720Z In the political storm that followed, both men beat a retreat. NYC: Putting ?Un-American? in Perspective 2011-03-22T01:11:31Z The stupid monarch and his minister did not begin to recognize the gravity of their situation till the evening of the 29th, when the troops, thoroughly routed, beat a retreat upon St. Cloud. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z It was indeed a hint to beat a retreat. The Storm Centre 2011-03-01T03:00:39.427Z A detachment of twenty Russian cavalry met a hundred of the enemy's horsemen, and, being so greatly outnumbered, decided to beat a retreat. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z Meanwhile, the photovoltaic roof array was beating a retreat in the fading, low-angled light. Soaking Up the Sun to Squeeze Bills to Zero 2011-02-14T22:13:01Z Hubert saw that he would not be allowed to speak to-day, and beat a retreat, a little annoyed, but with unshaken confidence. Under a Charm, Vol. II. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-14T03:00:34.173Z Supporting himself by a branch, he awaited the return of the savage,—knowing that as soon as the latter set eyes upon the others he would instantly beat a retreat. Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops 2011-02-10T03:00:44.790Z Finding themselves hemmed in on three sides by a larger and better equipped force than their own, the Americans fired another volley and, picking up some of their wounded, beat a retreat. In the Van; or, The Builders 2011-02-09T03:00:42.387Z "Come in, Percy," called his mother, before he could beat a retreat. Ben Pepper 2011-02-07T03:00:21.607Z I wonder if Ringlets has got through that appalling howl on that instrument of torture, the piano, she was commencing when we beat a retreat? The Actress' Daughter A Novel 2011-01-23T03:00:14.117Z I shall do well to beat a retreat before such combined forces, particularly as I have some business matters to attend to still. Success and How He Won It 2011-01-23T03:00:12.077Z The Guards made ready to beat a retreat. Garrick's Pupil 2011-01-22T03:00:14.780Z I tried to throw pebbles; and I even called out more or less loudly; but still no one appeared; and, a heavy shower coming on, I was obliged to beat a retreat. Abb? Aubain and Mosaics 2011-01-21T03:00:12.617Z This was going somewhat further than my uncle had anticipated, but he was not a man to beat a retreat when he had once undertaken an enterprise. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z The gentlemen took whispered counsel with each other, said a low "good-by," and beat a retreat. The Song of Songs 2011-01-01T03:00:25.907Z They beat a retreat on this occasion, because they were the weaker, but we shall have worse and bloodier scenes than what took place this morning. Success and How He Won It 2011-01-23T03:00:12.077Z Peering among the trees, he at length caught sight of a large animal hastily turning his back on them and preparing to beat a retreat. Adventures Among the Red Indians Romantic Incidents and Perils Amongst the Indians of North and South America 2010-12-20T17:12:20.420Z About ten or eleven o'clock, you beat a retreat and return to your own hotel. Jonathan and His Continent Rambles Through American Society 2010-12-20T17:12:16.420Z The rural development men hung around for a few weeks and then beat a retreat. 'Still a long way to go' for U.S. operation in Marja, Afghanistan 2010-06-10T04:00:00Z “There were a lot of people who wanted to beat a retreat, or take small baby steps to address what is a very big problem.” Lessons for the President After Health Care Triumph 2010-03-23T03:09:00Z The men beat a retreat to the governor’s office. Dysfunction Displaces Work in a Distracted Albany 2010-03-06T03:11:00Z In the developing world, too, young democracies that once seemed ready to stand up for human rights have beat a retreat. The West Now Ignores Human Rights 2010-02-20T02:33:00Z Among them were a group of 17,000 British troops and civilians, who were massacred as they beat a retreat from Kabul at the end of the first Anglo-Afghan War in 1842. 2010-02-08T14:49:00Z Driven back by flaming balls, we were forced to beat a retreat, and narrowly escaped being burnt. A Lady's Captivity among Chinese Pirates in the Chinese Seas “Strikes me they’re so scared, that if we were to send one of these big pieces of rock rolling down, they’d beat a retreat.” Real Gold A Story of Adventure “I heard it from good authority,” said her ladyship as Lord Barmouth beat a retreat. Lady Maude's Mania Geoffrey took Elias prisoner, forced Robert of Sable to beat a retreat, and reduced the other barons to reason. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" Mademoiselle, the only person who had so far befriended her, had beaten a retreat, and was finishing unpacking, while the fourteen fellow pupils in the room were still entire strangers to her. The School by the Sea To beat a retreat was practically to invite their pursuit. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster In the broad light of day all this disorderly collection of mirrors, rouge-pots, and clothes-presses looked uncanny enough, and I hastily beat a retreat. The Romance of the Canoness A Life-History Hector had a premonition of trouble, but was not sufficiently strong-minded to beat a retreat, as he should have done. Ti-Ti-Pu A Boy of Red River Confusedly stammering an apology, he bowed to the silent unknown, and hastily beat a retreat into the front room. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. I. With a glance at Angus which was intended to convey grave warning, he beat a retreat. The Land of Strong Men The emissary had such a cordial reception as to be compelled to beat a retreat "on all fours," and even this was not accomplished without difficulty. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Lynn flushed, patted his mother’s hand awkwardly, and hastily beat a retreat. The Master's Violin Then the Indians opened their sluice-gates above and flooded the field; and the Spaniards, reduced and bleeding, had to beat a retreat, hard pressed by the exultant foe. The Spanish Pioneers We were twice compelled to beat a retreat from certain localities, being unable to endure the stench. Due North or Glimpses of Scandinavia and Russia The difficulty, of course, was to withdraw without settling anything definitely; but some other people came in, and I murmured polite nothings about ‘thinking it over,’ and beat a retreat. The Daughters of a Genius To make sure that the Ashantees are friendly, and in the event of probable trouble, to secrete the gold and beat a retreat. With Wolseley to Kumasi A Tale of the First Ashanti War But chances, unless one is driven to take them, are uncertain props, wherefore he decided to beat a retreat while there was yet time. In the Whirl of the Rising So well that it seemed diplomatic to beat a retreat before she fell from grace. Lady Cassandra The peril would have been greater had we attempted to beat a retreat, and since it seemed to me that capture was absolutely certain, we might as well go one way as another. The Minute Boys of Boston But when the French knights saw what was happening and hurried to the rescue it behooved the English knights to beat a retreat. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) The other four continued at a steady pace when I fired, wounding one of them in the leg so sorely that he was fain to turn tail and beat a retreat for the redoubt. The Minute Boys of York Town Crestfallen, but trying to preserve the family dignity, the Forresters beat a retreat. The Head Girl at the Gables He turned, softly whistling, and fumbled in the bureau, while Cassandra beat a retreat to her own room. Lady Cassandra The air grew so fearfully hot that all were compelled to beat a retreat to the extreme stern of the Good Hope. The Boy Scouts for Uncle Sam Despite the coming of these two new enemies the wildcat showed no sign of beating a retreat. The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge Marooned Among the Moonshiners They had scarcely done this before they, in their turn, were compelled to beat a retreat before a regiment that was coming towards them at the double. Long Live the King Apparently Terry did, for his bare legs beat a retreat. Loyal to the School I could soon hear the sound of voices, and for the moment I was almost determined to beat a retreat, when suddenly the old Jager came out and beckoned me forward. The Daltons, Volume II (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life The Rebels being alarmed at the near approach of our forces had hastily beat a retreat, burning several of their transportation wagons, to prevent their falling into Union hands. Our Battery The Journal of Company B, 1st O.V.A. How helpless and impotent would the army of practical musicians stand before it!—in the end they would surely beat a retreat, and disappear. Sketch of a New Esthetic of Music The inventor threw up his hands, laughing again, as he beat a retreat to his hardware den, his laboratory, where there was ever a magnet, potent by night or day, to draw him back. Pemrose Lorry, Camp Fire Girl I beat a retreat without any attempt to say good-bye. Eyes Like the Sea Hardy could do no less than strike out in his own defence, for it was not possible to beat a retreat; but his efforts were as feeble as they were vain. Under the Liberty Tree A Story of The 'Boston Massacre' The lawyers fell into confusion and were about to beat a retreat, when the sergeant, a man of infinite humour, cried out in a magnificent voice, "Take care no gentleman fires from behind." Old and New London Volume I The point of the blade was none too gentle with him, even as he beat a retreat; and his enthusiasm waned. Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time They fought for several hours, when finally the confederate troops beat a retreat. The Black Phalanx African American soldiers in the War of Independence, the War of 1812, and the Civil War The fire from the windows swept the garden, and that from the garden covered the wood, and that from the wood the side-hill, and the enemy could beat a retreat from one to the other. Waterloo A sequel to The Conscript of 1813 I knocked two or three of them over with a jug, jumped on a table, sprang through a window, and beat a retreat. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 She started, with the exclamation:—"Why, God-a-mercy, 'tis the Granny herself!" and made as though to beat a retreat into the house, no doubt thinking to warn Widow Thrale within. When Ghost Meets Ghost He had hardly spoken, when Hal strode over with such a determined air that Ferris was forced to beat a retreat until he backed up against a side table. The Missing Tin Box or, The Stolen Railroad Bonds Mrs. Eadie Beaver, the Captain’s next-door neighbor, approached him, requested that he pitch in and help, and then as quickly beat a retreat before the fierce glare. Captain Pott's Minister Nobody had any fears now that the English would beat a retreat, we lighted as many fires as we pleased, and the smoke from the damp straw filled the air. Waterloo A sequel to The Conscript of 1813 We can see at the other end of it what is going on; and if the Prussians or Russians are there, we can beat a retreat without their perceiving us. The Conscript A Story of the French war of 1813 "My heart is beating a retreat," gulped the Cowardly Lion, but he bounded boldly after Sir Hokus. The Royal Book of Oz In which the Scarecrow goes to search for his family tree and discovers that he is the Long Lost Emperor of the Silver Island If you are going to side with the enemy, Aunt Helen, there is nothing left for me to do but to beat a retreat. The Lieutenant-Governor A Novel Hurrying over the top of the hill we gained our cars, and rapidly beat a retreat for headquarters. How I Filmed the War A Record of the Extraordinary Experiences of the Man Who Filmed the Great Somme Battles, etc. I have often wondered how long the visit lasted, and whether the musician was as fortunate as myself in being soon able to beat a retreat. Our Moslem Sisters A Cry of Need from Lands of Darkness Interpreted by Those Who Heard It Wagtail, too, was soon 98 obliged to beat a retreat, but Gelid remained firm as a rock. Hair Breadth Escapes Perilous incidents in the lives of sailors and travelers in Japan, Cuba, East Indies, etc., etc. "There must be something very valuable in that receptacle," said Colonel Damer, facetiously, as he beat a retreat to his own quarters. Masterpieces of Mystery Riddle Stories Then he beat a retreat before I had called his face to mind––you see, his appearance was quite changed. The Hound From The North No alternative seemed now left to the Army of the Potomac but to beat a retreat and recross the river. Three Years in the Federal Cavalry And Miss Eleanor, like the others, was soon forced to beat a retreat to the float. The Camp Fire Girls in the Mountains or Bessie King's Strange Adventure Her illusions were not to be disturbed, it seemed, and the girl beat a retreat. John and Betty's History Visit You know how it is that the brave win the notable victories, when their troops have fallen back in despair, and would fain beat a retreat. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 86, December, 1864 She is a plucky little soul, but even she had to beat a retreat. Things as They Are Mission Work in Southern India With assurances of an early return, Morrow contrived to beat a retreat without arousing the suspicions of the bartender, but he went out into the pale, wintry, sunlight with his brain awhirl. The Crevice And this, while beating a retreat and cursing his father and his uncle and their ancestors back to fifty generations. The Book of Khalid The dog, deeming itself guardian of the granary, and doubtless considering the two girls intruders for dishonest purposes, would let neither of them beat a retreat. The Manor House School Then Ben was cheered, and in the midst of such very special demonstrations he beat a retreat. A Dear Little Girl at School Reports which have quite recently arrived from Egypt say that the Mahdi, alarmed at the approach of English troops, had already packed up his goods and chattels and was about to beat a retreat. General Gordon A Christian Hero “And I’m sure he would be enchanted to hear them,” Mr. Grey laughed, as the orchestra struck into the familiar music of the Lancers, causing him to beat a retreat into the smoking-room. A Bookful of Girls Mr. Trinder pushed back his chair hastily, made some excuse that his train must be due, and beat a retreat an hour before the time, unable to pursue such a painful subject any longer. Not Like Other Girls He reported that a party of pirates in longboats had come down river during the evening to reconnoitre, but had beat a retreat as soon as they had seen the Henry's guns. The Black Buccaneer It is never found far away from its native element, to which it beats a retreat at the least alarm. Harper's Young People, March 16, 1880 An Illustrated Weekly I did not know when the tigers went away or when the enormous multitude of beasts of prey beat a retreat. My Friends the Savages Notes and Observations of a Perak settler (Malay Peninsula) It was time to think of beating a retreat. The Confessions of Arsène Lupin Water also beat a retreat; and it seemed as though peace would be restored once more. The Blue Bird for Children The Wonderful Adventures of Tyltyl and Mytyl in Search of Happiness I think an innocent man would have stopped and faced the music, and not beaten a retreat with the Wedding March almost sounding in his ears. The Dop Doctor Two against one was not fair, he thought, and he gave it up and beat a retreat without either of them seeing him. Forest Neighbors Life Stories of Wild Animals After a disorderly parley, with much cursing and swearing, they beat a retreat, and the court was prevented from sitting. The Critical Period of American History He made such a cloud of dust that I had to beat a retreat. A Visit to Java With an Account of the Founding of Singapore "I guess they will beat a retreat up to North Pond," said she. When Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine Curly beat a retreat into the next room. Crooked Trails and Straight Attacked on the one side by the English and on the other by the French, Menzikov was compelled to beat a retreat. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) "I say, Tom, another good omen," whispered East; "hadn't we better beat a retreat?" Tom Brown at Oxford It was defended by the Irish Catholic adherents of James II. and their French allies, and so well defended, that the King and his army beat a retreat in less than a month. Stories and Legends of Travel and History, for Children As we turned the corner of the barn, we met the flock—minus one—beating a retreat to the goose-shed. When Life Was Young At the Old Farm in Maine Completely routed, every officer and man swam to the mainland and beat a retreat, and not until the last of them had gone did Maggie relinquish her hold on the creaking oars. Terribly Intimate Portraits He was attacked with such vehemence, by the Serbs led by Stratimirovic, that he had to beat a retreat. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) Why don’t you own up that you’d never have given the old woman a thought if it wasn’t for May Van Ramsden and her friends—and Helen?” and she beat a retreat in quick order. The Girl from Sunset Ranch Or, Alone in a Great City I should all this time be swinging round on to some of their tails, and so it would go on till Grumbo and myself were tired and our enemies happy to beat a retreat. Anecdotes of Dogs Yankee Salem flourished a bowie-knife, and such alarming demonstrations were made, that the counsellor, as the sailors persisted in calling the consul, thought it wise to beat a retreat. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 61, No. 380, June, 1847 Hibbert handed him the notice without a word, but did not beat a retreat according to the instructions he had received. The Hero of Garside School “I say the beat has beat a retreat!” Her Mother's Secret They reached a spot within three or four hundred feet of the top of the mountain, struggling gallantly against a blizzard, but were compelled at last to beat a retreat. The Ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley) A Narrative of the First Complete Ascent of the Highest Peak in North America Delighted with this discovery, we now beat a retreat, deferring a more thorough exploration until the next day. Adventures of a Young Naturalist It was only when she suddenly found herself enveloped in the quick-coming, semi-tropical shades of darkness that she realised the necessity to beat a retreat. Fifty-Two Stories For Girls The advent of the tattered stranger was a new cause for alarm, and he at once became very anxious to beat a retreat. The Young Lieutenant or, The Adventures of an Army Officer This fact once ascertained, all hands beat a retreat to the cabin, there to consult together, in such shelter as it afforded, regarding the most desirable steps to be taken. The Cruise of the "Esmeralda" Not stopping to hear more, Edgar scampered away to tell the ladies, who, as soon as they heard the alarming intelligence, began to beat a retreat. The Young Berringtons The Boy Explorers At length, stunned by their shrill cries, I again proposed to beat a retreat, but Sumichrast insisted upon continuing our search. Adventures of a Young Naturalist He had no time to hide himself, or to beat a retreat, so, being one of the most impudent fellows in the world, he resolved to brave out the matter with the solemn philosopher. The Crown of Success Believing that there might be some reason for his alarm I made sure before starting that my loaded revolver was at my belt, in case of our having to beat a retreat. The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" The small boys by the school-house, seeing the line of battle approaching them, beat a retreat to a less hazardous position. The Flag Parliament beat a retreat and dropped the attempt to tax the American colonies, like a red-hot poker. The New England Magazine, Volume 1, No. 4, Bay State Monthly, Volume 4, No. 4, April, 1886 The skunk suddenly stopped and scratched up the earth with its sharp claws; then it voided a liquid of such a fetid odor that the dog was compelled to beat a retreat. Adventures of a Young Naturalist The bright light, which burst forth from the top of the white tower, warned us to beat a retreat. A Yacht Voyage Round England They stood for a moment as if transfixed, and then, as it beamed on their comprehension what it really was, they beat a retreat, shouting to their companions. The Three Midshipmen He was not a nervous man, but when the second and third match went out in the same way he was inclined to beat a retreat. The Rider in Khaki A Novel When, however, the moose wishes to beat a retreat in silence, his suspicions being aroused, he effects the process with marvellous stealth. The Western World Picturesque Sketches of Nature and Natural History in North and South America The blacks evidently understood him, for they at once relaxed their bow-strings, turning their heads over their shoulders as if about to beat a retreat. The Three Commanders Finally our fugitives from the first day's battle began to return, thereupon Bragg became very much frightened and beat a retreat, and we thus gained Murfreesboro. Personal recollections and experiences concerning the Battle of Stone River But if you will follow the advice of an old soldier, we will beat a retreat before we lose any of our number. In the Wilds of Florida A Tale of Warfare and Hunting Doubtless the rudeness of the old lady had annoyed him, for he made haste to beat a retreat. Desk and Debit or, The Catastrophes of a Clerk And the attack grew feebler, on this reflection; it might have been believed that the enemy now discovered was beating a retreat. En Route He was about to beat a retreat when he stopped abruptly and the lines of his mouth tightened. The Root of Evil “I was ready to beat a retreat on sight,” he said; “now I surrender.” Special Messenger “I thought that they had all beat a retreat from this part of the country,” he observed. In the Wilds of Florida A Tale of Warfare and Hunting But it was plain that a further advance in that direction was impossible, and that she must beat a retreat. In Blue Creek Cañon Only too glad to beat a retreat His Highness picked up his cap and slipping from the room raced across the lawn in the direction of his own quarters. Walter and the Wireless Only for an instant; when seeming at last to apprehend danger, the birds utter a hiss, as if about to beat a retreat. Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco Jet whispered sternly to Jim, who was showing signs of beating a retreat. Messenger No. 48 To this I agreed, knowing that Tim was a stanch old soldier, who would not beat a retreat unless we were likely to be overpowered. In the Wilds of Florida A Tale of Warfare and Hunting After waiting a long time in the queue I had to beat a retreat, the neighbourhood of Polish Jews being too overpowering! A War-time Journal, Germany 1914 and German Travel Notes My determined onslaught on them, however, compelled the first batch to beat a retreat; but another immediately took their place, pouncing down as the others had done on the carcass. In the Wilds of Africa The waves generally rise and dash angrily, taking sides with all waterfowl, and our sportsmen must beat a retreat to town and shop and unfinished jobs. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 7 The small guide was only too willing to beat a retreat, even though it was only for a short distance, and he followed his companion quickly. Messenger No. 48 “A bear, a bear,” he cried out, as he made a blow at the nose of the animal, who, uttering fierce growls, quickly beat a retreat. Archibald Hughson An Arctic Story On this the Captain began abusing poor Tom so terribly, that I thought it best to beat a retreat and see after my runaway friend. Comical People On this he beat a retreat, uttering a mocking shout of laughter—so it seemed to me—and quickly disappeared. In the Wilds of Africa It was a wild scene, amidst flaring torches; but Charley thought best to beat a retreat to the safety of the hut. Gold Seekers of '49 The operation terminated, they hasten to beat a retreat, to prevent the neighboring tribes from assembling, and thus avoid a combat. The Prairie Traveler A Hand-book for Overland Expeditions I withstood the assault manfully, till "bleeding at every pore," and then slowly and sorrowfully beat a retreat. Among the Pines or, South in Secession Time At about half-past nine, when things were getting hilarious, he beat a retreat, followed by the reproaches of the fellows. Potts's Painless Cure 1898 His intention was to beat a retreat in sulky dignity, and he would not respond to any of the signals which in the past had always brought him to heel. The Highgrader The governor hastened to point out jubilantly that the President had beaten a retreat. Union and Democracy At last, torn and bleeding, his breath coming in laboring gasps, he turned and beat a retreat, far from the domain of the bear whose claim he had preëmpted. Followers of the Trail Van Dorn had hoped to take Corinth on the 3d, and now, being repulsed at every point, he beat a retreat, knowing Grant would not be inactive. Slavery and Four Years of War, Vol. 1-2 A Political History of Slavery in the United States Together With a Narrative of the Campaigns and Battles of the Civil War In Which the Author Took Part: 1861-1865 Upon this Dr. Pusey wrote in my behalf to the Bishop; and the Bishop instantly beat a retreat. Apologia Pro Vita Sua Now at the end of a few seconds the soldier began to get embarrassed by this attention, and he walked away gingerly so as not to present the appearance of beating a retreat. The Works of Guy de Maupassant, Volume VIII. I then thought it prudent to beat a retreat, which I very slowly did, talking to the lioness all the time. Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals An argument ensued, but the tramp finally beat a retreat. The House An Episode in the Lives of Reuben Baker, Astronomer, and of His Wife, Alice It was not till grey dawn appeared that the enemy beat a retreat, and allowed the shivering travellers to get once more between the blankets. Hunting the Lions Lilias and Dulcie, catching a glimpse through an open door of the company smoking in the commercial room, agreed thankfully, glad to find some safe haven to which they could beat a retreat. The Princess of the School The firing was bringing the whole gang about their ears and as soon as he had given Svenson time to reach the top Phil ordered the detective to beat a retreat. Every Man for Himself “That I can’t tell, for as I knew that they would come out as soon as they were paid, I was obliged to beat a retreat, lest I should be seen.” The Children of the New Forest “Oh! something that you’ll never get drunk upon, as you never look into a book—beat a retreat.” Newton Forster The Merchant Service “Then beat a retreat, and turn the hands up—shorten sail.” The King's Own If it is, I propose that we beat a retreat while we can do so with whole bones. The Young Llanero A Story of War and Wild Life in Venezuela After a few volleys, however, they beat a retreat, and as night closed down upon us, all firing ceased on both sides. Will Weatherhelm The Yarn of an Old Sailor As the mob were occupied with them, we beat a retreat in a dignified war to our house. The Two Supercargoes Adventures in Savage Africa Mounted on a fleet steed, of black hue, in case I should have to beat a retreat, and accompanied by my two slaves, I approached the camp an hour after midnight. Saved from the Sea The Loss of the Viper, and her Crew's Saharan Adventures I quickly beat a retreat again on deck, where the ladies and all hands were now assembled. Mark Seaworth Though I might have defended myself with the end of my rod, I thought it prudent to beat a retreat and leave her in quiet possession of the locality. Paddy Finn We had no reason to doubt our guide; indeed, his story appeared so probable that Uncle Jack at once resolved to beat a retreat. The Mate of the Lily Notes from Harry Musgrave's Log Book We shouted loudly; he beat a retreat, looking out, while passing slowly on, for any unwary duck or other wildfowl floating calmly on the smooth water. The Two Supercargoes Adventures in Savage Africa Spellman, and the rest who had been listening out side, on this, beat a retreat, suspecting, probably, that the boatswain had been laughing at them. Marmaduke Merry A Tale of Naval Adventures in Bygone Days They immediately opened so heavy a fire on the two boats that they were compelled to desist from the pursuit, and wisely beat a retreat to the schooner. Hurricane Hurry “Now, my young friend, it will be well to beat a retreat before these rascals discover that we are alone,” he said. Paddy Finn Whether or not she fancied we were about to interfere with her young, we could not tell, but we agreed that it was well to beat a retreat. Dick Cheveley His Adventures and Misadventures De Fistycuff did not like his looks, and had he been alone would have been tempted to beat a retreat, but his love for his master kept him by his side. The Seven Champions of Christendom Indeed, savage as these Papuans appeared to be, they apparently considered that “discretion is the best part of valour,” and seeing a superior force landing, had beat a retreat into their inland fastnesses. The Three Admirals Mr Heron had made the same discovery by seeing some suspicious black grains falling out of a cask, and he had just before beat a retreat. Hurricane Hurry He and his companions next proceeded to the hold, but the dense smoke compelled them to beat a retreat, as their throats became affected as if from the fumes of hot tar. From Powder Monkey to Admiral A Story of Naval Adventure I put it in my pocket, and was looking to see if I could find any other article, when the flames caught hold of the surrounding bushes, and warned me to beat a retreat. Manco, the Peruvian Chief An Englishman's Adventures in the Country of the Incas It was evident that the shot had told with considerable effect, and that the enemy had thought it wiser to beat a retreat. The Three Lieutenants As the boats approached, some Chinese soldiers showed themselves, but perceiving the strength of the force invading their country, wisely beat a retreat. The Three Admirals “They probably, finding that they were discovered, thought it prudent, if they had any sinister design, to beat a retreat for the present.” Hendricks the Hunter The Border Farm, a Tale of Zululand The lady herself and her attendant maidens, unable to resist the influence of the doctor’s laugh, joined in the fun, and, wheeling about, rapidly beat a retreat. Great African Travellers From Mungo Park to Livingstone and Stanley “And now let us collect our forces, and beat a retreat to our quarters.” Ronald Morton, or the Fire Ships A Story of the Last Naval War Duppo, however, beat a retreat, evidently unwilling to be in such a dangerous neighbourhood. On the Banks of the Amazon We must beat a retreat, Roger, or the brutes will be upon us. Afar in the Forest But whish! crash! the sounds were repeated, followed by a savage shout, and the man beat a retreat. Sappers and Miners The Flood beneath the Sea Slegge stood sniffing and snorting and glaring round fiercely at the worshippers of the two heroes of the hour, who stood flushed and worried, ready to beat a retreat to the dormitory. Glyn Severn's Schooldays Even as he spoke, a couple of shots rang out, and as they were aimed at us, we rapidly beat a retreat. Gil the Gunner The Youngest Officer in the East She heard a swift call from Irene, some distance below, and was vaguely aware that the company, skirted and otherwise, was beating a retreat. The Madigans George Elgood speedily beat a retreat to the study, where Mr Vane listened to his request with quiet resignation. Big Game A Story for Girls “Would he?” exclaimed Eric in a doubting tone, still rather sore in his mind at having been forced to beat a retreat before his feathered assailants. Fritz and Eric The Brother Crusoes "A rosebud set with little wilful thorns" It was too late to beat a retreat. The Rose of Old St. Louis The fallen ranks are constantly replaced by fresh reinforcements, but at last the dervishes have had enough and beat a retreat. From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People The heart of the international Socialist never beats a retreat. The Debs Decision At Croismare on the 25th of August, when the Germans were forced to beat a retreat, maddened by their check, they began to fire on everybody they met. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 Like a prudent general, I felt I must beat a retreat. Orrain A Romance The four-footed elders will perish rather than desert the youngsters, and will, if possible, contrive to beat a retreat, helping along the weaker ones as best they can. Chatterbox, 1905. We had to beat a retreat down the gully and wait for the enraged insects to go back into their nest. A Busy Year at the Old Squire's He naturally expected that the wolf would now beat a retreat, as wolves met singly and in this fashion generally turn tail and split the wind for home when attacked by man. Ted Strong in Montana With Lariat and Spur But it was not easy to beat a retreat. Forty-one Thieves A Tale of California Dr. Pusey too wrote for me to the Bishop; and the Bishop instantly beat a retreat. Apologia pro Vita Sua Cardan at any rate found that he must once more beat a retreat from Milan, wherefore, at the end of April 1533, he made up his mind to remove to Gallarate. Jerome Cardan A Biographical Study Failing in the attempt to substitute Brahminism for Christianity, Infidels beat a retreat from India, and went down into Egypt for help. Fables of Infidelity and Facts of Faith Being an Examination of the Evidences of Infidelity He was a most fearless little fellow, and once attacked a big greyhound, who beat a retreat. Natural History of the Mammalia of India and Ceylon A moment and they could be heard beating a retreat. The Long Night To be able to walk along th' street, An stand at shop windows to stare, An net ha to beat a retreat If yo scent a "bum bailey" i'th' air. Yorkshire Lyrics Poems written in the Dialect as Spoken in the West Riding of Yorkshire. To which are added a Selection of Fugitive Verses not in the Dialect And, as she showed every sign of resorting to violence, should he attempt to pass the door, which she barred with her stout figure, he decided upon beating a retreat. Golden Stories A Selection of the Best Fiction by the Foremost Writers The officer thought it unprofitable to continue the conversation, and beat a retreat amid the smiles of the bystanders. The Reminiscences of an Astronomer At last relief arrived from London; and Goring, in savage dudgeon, beat a retreat, notwithstanding the wild oath he had registered, either to reduce that haughty town, or to lay his bones in its trenches. Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 439 Volume 17, New Series, May 29, 1852 I was glad to beat a retreat soon, I assure you. Stories about Animals: with Pictures to Match He did a characteristic but very kind act, looked round for his pupil, and then, perceiving that she had beaten a retreat, sat down to the piano himself, and, unasked, gave an encore for her. A Popular Schoolgirl The waves generously rise and dash angrily, taking sides with all waterfowl, and our sportsmen must beat a retreat to town and shop and unfinished jobs. A Book of Natural History Young Folks' Library Volume XIV. The attack was expected at daybreak, but General Early, doubtless hearing of the arrival of reinforcements, abandoned any project he might have entertained and had beat a retreat the day before. The Reminiscences of an Astronomer The inhabitants thought we were beating a retreat and became uneasy. In the Field (1914-1915) The Impressions of an Officer of Light Cavalry As we beat a retreat homeward under that burning sun, we discovered the nature of the peasant women's urgent business. Russian Rambles Sometimes they have been animated with the spirit which knows no defeat, like the little drummer boy, who was ordered by Napoleon in a crisis in the battle to beat a retreat. Football Days Memories of the Game and of the Men behind the Ball His first instinct was to beat a retreat, and he stopped uncertainly just within the doorway. Ben Blair The Story of a Plainsman “You are very kind,” said Harry Edgham, and he went out of the kitchen as one who beats a retreat before superior forces. By the Light of the Soul A Novel We naturally imagined the direst catastrophes and feared the most terrible consequences when we saw those in whom we had trusted, those who occupied the trenches nearest to Bixschoote, beating a retreat. In the Field (1914-1915) The Impressions of an Officer of Light Cavalry I mumbled over some sort of a lame retaliation and beat a retreat. When Knighthood Was in Flower or, the Love Story of Charles Brandon and Mary Tudor the King's Sister, and Happening in the Reign of His August Majesty King Henry the Eighth Cruvelli beat a retreat to Germany, where she made a musical tour. Great Singers, Second Series Malibran To Titiens The instant he saw a pencil and paper produced, he prepared to beat a retreat; and, if forced to remain, he exhibited the strongest marks of displeasure. Parker's Second Reader National Series of Selections for Reading, Designed For The Younger Classes In Schools, Academies, &C. D'Aulon in vain urged her to beat a retreat, and retire to a place of safety; she insisted on renewing the attack, and gave orders for crossing the moat on logs and fascines. Joan of Arc She did not want to come face to face with the ploughman, neither did she want to beat a retreat before the five-barred gate that opposed her progress. The Safety Curtain, and Other Stories The great onrush of self overwhelms her, she stammers, blushes, fingers and eyes help to reveal her suffering and as soon as possible she beats a retreat. The Girl and Her Religion A few sharp raps made with the severed branch upon the noses of the ascending bears, while they fairly made them to howl with pain and rage, caused them hastily to beat a retreat. The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains, from Facts Narrated by Himself Here he lay motionless until he became convinced that his enemies had beaten a retreat and would trouble him no more. "Forward, March" A Tale of the Spanish-American War This place Joan of Arc attacked, and she was on the point of capturing it when a strong force of Burgundians arrived from Noyon, and Joan had to beat a retreat on Crecy. Joan of Arc They saw the dread form of the Automaton and, although it did not move, Locke would have admitted he was ready to beat a retreat. The Master Mystery Finding his plans defeated, Valiente, with commendable prudence, decided on beating a retreat, and with his followers, took rather an abrupt departure. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 6, June, 1862 Devoted To Literature and National Policy I had hardly delivered the caution, when we found that it was full time to beat a retreat. The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia —Luckily, he did not catch sight of me, and I hastily beat a retreat. A Reckless Character And Other Stories He thereupon beat a retreat, rather afraid of the turn the dispute was taking, and saved himself by belabouring the painters of the School. His Masterpiece The man of the house hears the rustle of his wife's skirts as she beats a retreat and he goes upstairs and into the library whistling, "See, the Conquering Hero Comes." The Strength of Gideon and Other Stories Since the principles of this science were settled by Copernicus, four hundred years ago, it has never had to beat a retreat. Recreations in Astronomy With Directions for Practical Experiments and Telescopic Work The bushrangers were so taken by surprise that they had no chance to gain possession of their weapons, or to beat a retreat. The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia After considerable manoeuvring, the snake appeared to have had enough of it, and deemed it prudent to beat a retreat. Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East She was growing animated, and Jory thought it prudent to beat a retreat. His Masterpiece Recovering the wretched hat, Israel again beat a retreat, his wardrobe sorely the worse for his visits. Israel Potter Uncle Bob beat a retreat into the hall, where he paused, chuckling to himself. The Little Red Chimney Being the Love Story of a Candy Man The families having lighted their many-colored lanterns swinging at the ends of slight sticks, prepare to beat a retreat with many compliments, bows and curtsies. Madame Chrysantheme The encampment was flooded, and the assailants, unable to make any progress, were again compelled to beat a retreat. The Empire of Russia How to beat a retreat, and take his goods and chattels with him, without discovery, was a difficult matter. Twenty-Seven Years in Canada West The Experience of an Early Settler (Volume I) He meant to beat a retreat to his cabin. Doctor Claudius, A True Story Yet another member of the band was prostrated ere the two as yet unscathed thought fit to beat a retreat. The Wings of the Morning And he told himself he was about to beat a retreat like some hard-pressed general, hastily retiring in face of the enemy from a position no longer tenable. The Man in the Twilight "It may not be so hard, after all," Frank said "They may turn and beat a retreat when they find they are discovered." The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets Or, the Fall of the German Navy "Is that Mary?" came from the other side of the door, whereupon Nessy beat a retreat, and at the next moment I was in my father's room. The Woman Thou Gavest Me Being the Story of Mary O'Neill At length the ornamental clock on his chimney-piece struck eleven, and he made another effort to beat a retreat. The Doctor's Dilemma "If you don't go instantly I'll send for the police,"—and Hamar, coming to the conclusion that upon this occasion discretion was better than valour, hurriedly beat a retreat. The Sorcery Club For a moment I fancied it was the shrieking of some monster inhabitant of the cave and was about to beat a retreat when I heard my name called again. The Pilots of Pomona "Wait till ma hears of this," murmured Prue, and they proceeded to beat a retreat for home that their mother might be informed of the wonder. Cap'n Abe, Storekeeper "I thought as much," said Mohi, "for no sooner do I undertake to be sociable with myself, than I am straightway forced to beat a retreat." Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II Gents, as I fills my glass, I asks you-all however now do you reckon that wizard beats a retreat?' Wolfville Nights I'm going to beat a retreat and walk down with you. Andrew the Glad The next morning, before sunrise, I beat a retreat; and did not feel the blushes cool from my tingling cheeks until I had lost sight of the old towers of the cathedral. Tales of a Traveller The officials looked at each other, shrugged their shoulders, and beat a retreat. The Cook's Wedding and Other Stories I make my bows and am about to beat a retreat, but the young ladies of various colours seize my hat with a squeal and insist on my staying. The Schoolmaster "Dodd" saw the old man coming, and realizing something of the situation, he began to beat a retreat, taking the spigot with him. The Evolution of Dodd Mrs. Mellows rose hastily, gathered her flowing negligee about her and beat a retreat. Out of the Ashes It was about the time that Lady Dalrymple had begun to beat a retreat. The American Baron I was forced to beat a retreat once, but not from creditors; my debts are things of the past. The Cross of Berny I was considering beating a retreat when a guard hailed me and asked me if I was not lost. Through the Grand Canyon from Wyoming to Mexico At the end of that time the foreign foe was worsted, and, beating a retreat, endeavored to allay the pangs of hunger by eating the grapes, and thus doing really serious damage. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 25, April, 1873 He got Mrs. Severn on his arm, and had to hold her pretty tightly as he left the door, because when she saw the crowd outside she tried to beat a retreat. The Life of John Ruskin When he saw I was on the ground, though, he beat a retreat. The American Baron And now, my dear Lupin, if you don't want Weber to take his revenge, beat a retreat and in good order. The Teeth of the Tiger However, happily, even Gompachi, famous swordsman though he be, was no match for you, and had to beat a retreat before you. Tales of Old Japan Some nobleman had died in our faubourg, when he and one of a fellow feeling, finding a taint "between the wind and their nobility," forthwith beat a retreat! A Residence in France With an Excursion Up the Rhine, and a Second Visit to Switzerland "Oh! something that you'll never get drunk upon, as you never look into a book—beat a retreat." Newton Forster The voice was that of young Smith who at the next moment stood up and turned the light of a pocket flash upon them as they hastily beat a retreat to the tents. The Hilltop Boys on the River Knowing their intentions, he beat a retreat, unseen, toward Florence's rooms. The Teeth of the Tiger Astounded, and his face suddenly filling with fear, Brisbille stumbles and beats a retreat. Light Hardly had they beaten a retreat, back into the vast courtyard again, strewn with the dead, when a second oxygen tank exploded, overwhelming the laboratory building with tons of flying steel. The Air Trust At these familiar premonitory signs of a festival, Moses felt tempted to beat a retreat. Children of the Ghetto A Study of a Peculiar People "I wrestled with him; but he was still proclaiming that 'girls aren't any good,' so I beat a retreat." Phebe, Her Profession A Sequel to Teddy: Her Book As it was too late to beat a retreat, we advanced bravely towards them with trusting and friendly looks. A Visit to the Holy Land, Egypt, and Italy But Dot showed no disposition to beat a retreat. The Knave of Diamonds The Colonel was curt, but grumpy, and Percy soon beat a retreat. A Perilous Secret The damsel answered in monosyllables, but she sat unmoved at needlework, and after ten minutes or so I was forced to beat a retreat. Castles in the Air More than once in fact Henri had to beat a retreat before his Queen's clenched fist, while she lost no opportunity of insulting and humiliating the Marquise. Love affairs of the Courts of Europe No sooner has the enemy beaten a retreat than the work begins again. The King's Cup-Bearer She shot rapidly into the room, but, when her eyes rested on Mr. Tiffles, she recoiled with maiden modesty, and stepped back as if to beat a retreat. Round the Block But it were unworthy a gallant gentleman of the most chivalrous Court in the world to beat a retreat when his mistress was in danger of an unpleasant quarter of an hour. The Nest of the Sparrowhawk Several regiments successively opposed to the English column found themselves repulsed and forced to beat a retreat; the English still advanced. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 6 So soon as I felt it turning, I thought about beating a retreat and enjoying in peace the large property we have acquired. A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 5 I hope when all parts of my frame have been visited by this erratic sprite, it may find it worth while to beat a retreat. The Life and Letters of Elizabeth Prentiss The few cool heads would make a stand, while the savages after getting away with the horses, would beat a retreat, leaving the gold hunters to straggle afoot back across the mountains to the settlements. Reminiscences of a Pioneer The only enemies that will have to be faced are the wild beasts, always ready to beat a retreat when man appears. Darkest India A Supplement to General Booth's "In Darkest England, and the Way Out" The Welsh, although a musical people, not relishing this sort of chorus, thought it prudent to beat a retreat, and fled. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 405, December 19, 1829 I had only succeeded in getting one during my two hours' watching, when darkness forced me to beat a retreat. Lands of the Slave and the Free Cuba, the United States, and Canada Instantly the thieves beat a retreat, without even carrying off their dead and wounded. The Adventures of a Special Correspondent Believing the Indians were beating a retreat, we rode forward at the gallop, but arrived only in time to see the last of them disappear in the mouth of the canyon. Reminiscences of a Pioneer "But you are sure to be found out, and had better beat a retreat before Mr. Bloundel returns." Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire He was fond of the child, but knowing what a termagant his wife was, he thought that silence like discretion was the better part of valor, and hastily beat a retreat from her presence. Minnie's Sacrifice Monsieur Massarel beat a retreat at the top of his speed. Selected Writings of Guy De Maupassant "I never in all my life saw or heard anything to equal her," muttered Marilla, beating a retreat down to the cellar after potatoes. Anne of Green Gables I might, you see, perfectly have waited a week; might have beaten a retreat as soon as I got this essential knowledge. The Ambassadors Lop-Ear, who was more cautious by far than I, beat a retreat, nor could I persuade him to return. Before Adam I did not try to disabuse her of the idea, for really I could see no better explanation; so I beat a retreat in a very demoralised condition. The Stark Munro Letters The waves generously rise and dash angrily, taking sides with all water-fowl, and our sportsmen must beat a retreat to town and shop and unfinished jobs. Walden She stood, a fixture, on the threshold of his room, without even resolution enough to beat a retreat. McTeague Meanwhile, the exasperated Papuans had beaten a retreat paralysed with terror. Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea His youth, which was packing up for departure long before its time, beat a retreat in good order, bursting with laughter, and no one saw anything but fire. Les Misérables But woman's dignity!—let her sit and sew—work squares for ottomans, or borders for chair-bottoms—psha!—beat a retreat, old man, or you'll be under the pump in two minutes. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine — Volume 53, No. 327, January, 1843 Hastily taking up his hat, he bade adieu to Mr. Brunton, glad of this opportunity to beat a retreat. Life in London or, the Pitfalls of a Great City The general counselled him to burn all wagons, mount his infantry soldiers on the draught-horses and beat a retreat toward the Dnieper. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12 Meantime, in the east of France, Cambriels had failed in his attempt to cut the German communications, and had been compelled to beat a retreat. My Days of Adventure The Fall of France, 1870-71 Here Mr. Dodge beat a retreat, without touching at all on his real errand. Homeward Bound or, the Chase Were he even to try, at this juncture, to beat a retreat, he couldn't, I fear, effectively do so. Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books King Olaf bit his lip in vexation, but as the earl turned quickly to beat a retreat on board the Ram, Olaf flung a third javelin after him. Olaf the Glorious A Story of the Viking Age If they are with the Fenians, beating a retreat, or, worse, if they are captured by the Canadians, they won't be able to get an account of this scrimmage through to the paper. In the Midst of Alarms But Max tapped him kindly on the shoulder, saying, "It is only a gentle warning from your wife that we must all beat a retreat." Rico and Wiseli On seeing me she was frightened and disconcerted, and was beating a retreat … but Tarhov at once rushed to meet her. A Desperate Character and Other Stories Her sister-in-law felt inwardly much disconcerted, and beat a retreat in high dudgeon. Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books It was indeed no easy task to get a nearer view of the church; more than once we were compelled to beat a retreat, whilst it seemed really unsafe to linger underneath such a ruin. East of Paris Sketches in the Gâtinais, Bourbonnais, and Champagne So she had beaten a retreat, with her friend and her knapsack. Look Back on Happiness Then the tabor beat a retreat; the gauntlets were carefully hid in a trice, and sweetmeats afresh distributed to renew the mirth of the company. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 4 "Sc-ou-oundrel!" came from the other side of the door at last, and the captain hurriedly beat a retreat downstairs, puffing like a samovar, stumbling on every step. The Possessed (The Devils) At these words, Tai-yü twisted herself round and beat a retreat. Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books Before I had taken three strokes one of the fishes I held by my teeth began to lend assistance, jumping and splashing about so under my nose that I thought best to beat a retreat. The Junior Classics — Volume 8 Animal and Nature Stories He was so disconcerted, it is said, that he soon beat a retreat for the evening. Oliver Goldsmith A Biography "Greek fire," the rigors of an uncommonly severe winter, and timely aid from the Bulgarians at length compelled the Arabs to beat a retreat. Early European History But Miss Iris ought to have known his nature better than to suppose that he would beat a retreat, if all the land-leaguers in Ireland threatened him together. Blind Love But Pao-ch'ai abandoned the idea of catching them, and was about to beat a retreat, when all at once she overheard, in the pavilion, the chatter of people engaged in conversation. Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books They beat a retreat as soon as they possibly could, and, for fear of being asked to play or sing for the benefit of visitors, deemed it wise to escape into the garden. Monitress Merle I think I shall now beat a retreat in the direction of home.' A Mummer's Wife When Johnny Brainerd recognized his signal, and beat a retreat, Baldy began a cautious descent to his cave again. The Huge Hunter Or, the Steam Man of the Prairies Now it was too late, and the only thing to do was to wait and hope for some way of beating a retreat. How Sammy Went to Coral-Land But old lady Chia jerked suddenly round, and took Chia Lien at such a disadvantage that he found it difficult to beat a retreat. Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books This started the company off generally in a noisy fit of laughter, before which poor Mole was forced to beat a retreat, followed by his irate partner. Jack Harkaway and His Son's Escape from the Brigand's of Greece It was not pleasant to beat a retreat; but, under the circumstances, what else could be done? The Land of Midian — Volume 1 He had caused much blood to be spilt; victory, however, remained with him; the Russians and Prussians were decidedly beating a retreat. World's Best Histories — Volume 7: France But he had gone too far to believe that he ought to beat a retreat, and he retained to the charge with renewed vigour. The Grip of Desire This girl had ever been very sharp, so when she realised that she could not manage to beat a retreat, she went so far as to run out to her. Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books He thrust his change somewhere into his clothes, and beat a retreat. The Best American Humorous Short Stories It was determined almost immediately to beat a retreat. My Native Land The United States: its Wonders, its Beauties, and its People; with Descriptive Notes, Character Sketches, Folk Lore, Traditions, Legends and History, for the Amusement of the Old and the Instruction of the Young No further attack took place, but the strictest watch had to be kept until the party was ready to begin the return journey or to beat a retreat as the natives regarded it. The Explorers of Australia and their Life-work Truth, knowledge, understanding, intellect, wit, must beat a retreat and leave the field to this almighty insolence. The Essays of Arthur Schopenhauer: the Wisdom of Life Madame Hsing, however, could not muster courage to beat a retreat. Hung Lou Meng, Book II Or, the Dream of the Red Chamber, a Chinese Novel in Two Books Lemulquinier sprang up with his stick raised, and the children, beating a retreat, gathered up mud and stones. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 01 — Fiction There was a great deal of hand-to-hand fighting and bayonet work on the Ourcq, which resulted in the terrible Magdeburg regiment beating a retreat. America's War for Humanity More than the rear-guard would have beat a retreat at that moment, but for the fact that the baggage-wagons hemmed us in so that flight was well-nigh impossible. The Minute Boys of the Mohawk Valley The workmen, seeing the reinforcements, beat a retreat, carrying their sadly pommeled comrades with them, but their insulting language was not restricted until they had passed out of hearing. Aunt Jane's Nieces on Vacation Smeaton, whose veracity it was impossible to doubt, confirmed the last speaker's assertions, and Allingford and Acton were forced to beat a retreat, feeling that they had certainly been worsted in the encounter. The Triple Alliance Its trials and triumphs But, finding that the big, forked animal doesn't scare, he prudently beats a retreat, and sets himself up to reconnoiter on some overhanging branch, scrutinizing every movement you make with ludicrous solemnity. The Mountains of California Some detachments of the Chinese army were compelled to beat a retreat, but the main body succeeded in making its way to the valley of the Kerulon, where some supplies could be obtained. China That night old man Doldrum and his sons, vowing vengeance, had returned, put a ticktock on the Tantrum window, stuck a pin in the doorbell, and beaten a retreat. Tales of the Jazz Age And as he was tired of the snails, Victor seized the opportunity to beat a retreat without appearing to run away. In Midsummer Days, and Other Tales More Mexicans had joined their comrades, and Kid and Snake were obliged to beat a retreat, joining Slim and his forces, who were fighting the main, and larger body of rustlers. The Boy Ranchers on the Trail "That I can't tell, for, as I knew that they would come out as soon as they were paid, I was obliged to beat a retreat, lest I should be seen." The Children of the New Forest Ma Sien was compelled to beat a retreat, and to devote himself to the organization of the many thousand Ijen or Lolos recruits who signified their attachment to his cause. China Joel glanced down ruefully at the salt-cellar in his hand, and was going to beat a retreat with it, quite crestfallen. Five Little Peppers and their Friends Sir, he secured my spare doublet, and had a pluck at my galligaskins—I was enforced to beat a retreat before I was altogether unrigged. The Monastery It was necessary for Frederic to beat a retreat, and he appeared no more in Lombardy. Medieval Europe I think I can at least venture on a few reconnoissances, as the major might say, before I beat a retreat. His Sombre Rivals The bucket brigade had to beat a retreat, and, though they had the satisfaction of first getting water on the blaze, it was an empty honor. The Young Firemen of Lakeville; or, Herbert Dare's Pluck We beat a retreat, and when we got out of the crowd, sais I, 'M'Clure, that comes of arguing with every one you meet. Nature and Human Nature Men broke out from these struggling clusters to nurse their injuries or beat a retreat, only to be overrun and swallowed up again in a new commotion. The Silver Horde Or, on the contrary, was it beating a retreat into the interior of the country, making way for the advent of the foreigner and monarchy and priest rule? Maximilian in Mexico A Woman's Reminiscences of the French Intervention 1862-1867 "I must be on my way," observed the wily step-father, beating a retreat so hastily that Eddie missed the opportunity to scoff. Her Weight in Gold We had to beat a retreat with dripping garments before we had got within fifty yards of the foot of the fall. Time and Change We succeeded in driving him off once, but he returned and skulked in the bushes near our camp for half an hour, when his cries grew fainter as he beat a retreat into the forest. Four Months in a Sneak-Box He might, of course, have beaten a retreat and obviated many things; but life is full of might-have-beens, and retreat never presents itself agreeably to a strong man. The Masquerader At the cross road some few of us will make an attack upon the enemy's left and beat a retreat. If I Were King Should I, now I had ascertained that—the room was, at least, partially furnished, beat a retreat? The Beetle Deftly suppressing Hampton, we managed to beat a retreat without showing our hands any further. The Treasure-Train Repulsed in every quarter, he found himself most awkwardly situated, and thought it about time to beat a retreat. The Heart's Secret; Or, the Fortunes of a Soldier: a Story of Love and the Low Latitudes. I say, this morning I beat a retreat, but apparently she... Complete Short Works of George Meredith I say, this morning I beat a retreat, but apparently she . Case of General Ople Nine times, out of ten, he is "as strong as usual," but he is so thin, so wasted, so reduced by his mighty task, that he is sometimes obliged to beat a retreat. The New Book of Martyrs After which he beat a retreat to his counter, Mr Bloom determining to have a good square look at him later on so as not to appear to. Ulysses At the very beginning she dragged Wilhelm to a photographer's studio and disclosed to him, when it was too late to beat a retreat, that he was to be photographed. The Malady of the Century Bob could not stand the last applications; and he was about to beat a retreat, when the master of ceremonies appeared, to conduct him to the royal presence. The Monikins Pastry dough, however, is a clinging and a greasy product, and finally the wrathful lecturer beat a retreat towards the sanctuary of his own room, and the cook sat down and shook with laughter. Mates at Billabong SHEFFIELD—I suggest we beat a retreat to Curt's study and wait there. The First Man After having made an advance, with studied frankness and simplicity, sure of the effect she had produced, she now proceeded to beat a retreat—a manoeuvre so simple that it was almost sure to succeed. The Honor of the Name Unfortunately, the driver was in a very surly mood, and not only refused to answer, but shook his whip in so threatening a manner that Fanferlot deemed it prudent to beat a retreat. File No. 113 Having lost 7,000 dead and wounded, the French in the evening beat a retreat, which almost resembled a flight. A History of the Nations and Empires Involved and a Study of the Events Culminating in the Great Conflict For me, therefore, it is time to beat a retreat, and, by the great avenue again, I direct my steps towards the pylons of the Ptolemies, where the night guards are waiting. Egypt (La Mort de Philae) It's quoted at four bits a box, an' the squaws changes in five pesos an' beats a retreat, carryin' away ten boxes. Wolfville Days Many of these I recognized, and they recognized me, and sometimes, having forgotten me, they repeated the same trick on me; and others, on catching sight of me, beat a retreat. What to Do? As I wanted nothing, I became confused and beat a retreat. What to Do? Thoughts Evoked By the Census of Moscow And we refrain, we beat a retreat, we are greatly relieved not to have aroused the dangerous creature's attention. More Hunting Wasps He drove the Normans from Anglesey; he attacked and killed Robert of Rhuddlan; he saw the red King of England himself forced by storm and rain to beat a retreat from Snowdon. Short History of Wales This is the sort of life that I have vowed and determined to forestall, and I shall enter upon it with zest as soon as my age justifies me in beating a retreat. Letters of the Younger Pliny, First Series — Volume 1 As I wanted nothing, I became confused and beat a retreat. What to Do? Many of these I recognized, and they recognized me, and sometimes, having forgotten me, they repeated the same trick on me; and others, on catching sight of me, beat a retreat. What to Do? Thoughts Evoked By the Census of Moscow I hear," she said, later, as they sat alone, "that Mr. Meigs has beat a retreat, saving nothing but his personal baggage. Their Pilgrimage At sight of him she rose, made him a low curtsey, and beat a retreat. Hard Cash At the moment when the flame began diving into the bowl the door noiselessly opened and a figure slipped across the room to the window-bench, hastily unlocked it, withdrew the box, and beat a retreat. The Trumpet-Major She was not one of those women who, at the first check, beat a retreat. The Champdoce Mystery Then he beat a retreat, with drooping head, but the last in the field, like a general who has fought well. Notre-Dame De Paris He said nothing of the times when his luck was bad, when he made blunders, and, approaching the wrong people, was met roughly or grudgingly, and found no resource left but to beat a retreat. T. Tembarom Meanwhile, crazed with terror, the unhinged Papuans beat a retreat. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea To beat a retreat would simply be to invite our enemies to fall upon our disorganized battalions. Caught in the Net This was too much, and I beat a retreat—feigning boredom, or cessation of interest, of course; and absently carrying the still throbbing heart in my hand. The Mutiny of the Elsinore While Murat was defeating the enemy left, their right wing was routed by the Young Guard, so that after some three hours, victory was assured and the allies beat a retreat towards Bohemia. The Memoirs of General Baron De Marbot The result was that I had to beat a retreat and went away not in the best of humours. The Way of All Flesh Presently he began to laugh—it was all so ridiculous, beating a retreat because he could not regard a fifteen-year-old girl as a little child! Lahoma He was turning away, and looking for his hat, proposed to beat a retreat; but Dr. Hortebise stood between him and the door, gazing upon him with no friendly expression of countenance. Caught in the Net I beat a retreat from the room as soon as I could, and flew to the stable with a misty intention of mounting Gypsy and escaping from the place. The Story of a Bad Boy "If you choose to jest, there is nothing to be done but to beat a retreat," said Pillerault. Rise and Fall of Cesar Birotteau And now, when the moment had come, all the thousand and one things I had been waiting to say forsook me, precipitately beat a retreat, and left me unsupported. The Man in Lower Ten One seeing Shane below, however, he had beat a retreat, but not before the officer had seen him distinctly. When a Man Marries Asie beat a retreat, growling down the stairs in highly revolutionary language; she spoke of the guillotine! Scenes from a Courtesan's Life Old-fashioned and venerable, those two games were forced to beat a retreat before whist, the only manner, said the Hungarian countess, in which respectable people can kill time. The Lesser Bourgeoisie When Bunker suggested caution it indeed seemed time to beat a retreat; yet—those two charming ladies, and that alluring tartan tableau! Count Bunker: being a bald yet veracious chronicle containing some further particulars of two gentlemen whose previous careers were touched upon in a tome entitled the Lunatic at Large With a roar the wounded monster beat a retreat, first almost prostrating them with another blast of its awful breath. A journey in other worlds A romance of the future "I am all confused," I muttered, and beat a retreat into the dining room. When a Man Marries |
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