He had only contempt for the retreated. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Noun : The library was his retreat. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used without object) : The army retreated. ,a retreating chin. From Dictionary.com.
Later in the day, I finally retreated from the keyboard. From Wordnik.com. ["I can't shake this feeling I've got. My dirty hands..."] Reference
General Lee had retreated from the scene of battle of the 12th at. From Wordnik.com. [Foreign and Colonial Intelligence] Reference
Traverse lifted her hand to his lips, bowed, and retreated from the cell. From Wordnik.com. [The Hidden Hand] Reference
Still, it feels great to have retreated from the blog to refresh my perspective. From Wordnik.com. [Women Grow Business » 2009 » July] Reference
Mrs. Peterkin retreated into the parlor, deciding she really did have a headache. From Wordnik.com. [The Peterkin Papers] Reference
He had retreated from the world when his wife had died; she had not appeared in the Soul Chamber. From Wordnik.com. [Short Story: The Soul Chamber, Part 1] Reference
Wallace shoved Artest in the neck and face, but the Pacers forward retreated from the confrontation. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Artest apologizes, says punishment too harsh] Reference
Randolph lingered on the court to give each of his teammates a high-five as they retreated from the floor. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Basketball - Houston vs. Portland] Reference
As Dano retreated from the enraged star, two flanking X17 photographers took stills while Dano shot video. From Wordnik.com. [Shooting Britney] Reference
He retreated from the public stage, from the charities he founded and the community relationships he built. From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com - Hall of Famer Puckett was game to play ball] Reference
Even when Rome and Britain retreated, the newly-emancipated people they left behind kept much of those traditions. From Wordnik.com. [sharia] Reference
Near by was the smoke-blackened ruin of the farm-house, fired by the Russians when they retreated from the river-bed. From Wordnik.com. [The Yellow Peril] Reference
It was in the following year (126 BCE) that the Han strategically retreated from the south, to pave way for its northern advance. From Wordnik.com. [Between Winds and Clouds: The Making of Yunnan (Second Century BCE to Twentieth Century CE)] Reference
After his abdication the late king had retreated from the sphere of politics, yet his domestic circle afforded him small content. From Wordnik.com. [I.2] Reference
Next day Bragg hastily retreated from the position he had taken up, abandoning stores and materials, and destroying the bridges behind him. From Wordnik.com. [Foreign and Colonial News] Reference
Francois followed him up, whereupon he again retreated. From Wordnik.com. [Chapter 4] Reference
Norris turned from Madge without a word and retreated hastily. From Wordnik.com. [The Tudors: King Takes Queen] Reference
But as his chest bore on that blade, the sword retreated, returning to its scabbard. From Wordnik.com. [A Spell For Chameleon]
Big Chaka retreated a foot, and then another foot, and the birdles began to calm again. From Wordnik.com. [Beowulf's Children]
The derisively admiring expression retreated somewhat, but did not disappear completely. From Wordnik.com. [Sick Cycle Carousel] Reference
Now you’ve retreated from the fight and ran from the enemy and have forshaken your comrades, and country men. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Rep. John Murtha (D-PA),] Reference
He, apparently, retreated from the public spotlight (I can’t recall what he did, though) Just before Regulus was killed. From Wordnik.com. [A Potter Prediction] Reference
His mind had retreated from the fury. From Wordnik.com. [Excerpt: Winter In Madrid by C.J. Sansom] Reference
Michelle Malkin says that I have "retreated" from my earlier accusation that she said something maliciously false about Aiko Herzig. From Wordnik.com. [IsThatLegal?] Reference
Fulualea again retreated in alarm. From Wordnik.com. [The Feathers of the Sun] Reference
Sally tells me I am out of balance: my male side has retreated, meaning people don't respect me. From Wordnik.com. [Home | Mail Online] Reference
He repeatedly suggested that Klocker had "retreated" from a potentially dangerous situation and failed to help Meade. From Wordnik.com. [HeraldNet.com Local, Sports, Business and Entertainment News] Reference
Kwan and Carroll retreated to "" a secret place '' in the arena to try and relax. From Wordnik.com. [Iron Will, Golden Dreams] Reference
On Saturday night, Iraq retreated a little further and insisted it wasn't imposing conditions. From Wordnik.com. [Deja Vu All Over Again] Reference
My fear of SARS retreated and I began to worry that he would get so drunk he'd throw up on me. From Wordnik.com. [Fear Of Flying In The Age Of Sars] Reference
Banks retreated from lending to each other; investors wouldn't buy new bonds; banks, consumers, and businesses hoarded cash. From Wordnik.com. [The Man Who Saved the World] Reference
Reeling from the news of their deaths, Snepp retreated to the CIA's sixth-floor command center in the embassy, where confusion reigned. From Wordnik.com. [The Last Days Of Saigon] Reference
In the northern city of Taloqan, for instance, the Taliban simply retreated quietly, without any organized resistance, according to locals. From Wordnik.com. ['Please Don't Forget Us'] Reference
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