Withdrew

Examples

• At last he grasped the manuscript upon which Jane Porter had been writing, and as cautiously withdrew his arm and hand, holding the precious treasure. Edgar Rice Burroughs. Tarzan of the Apes.
• I advanced; then paused by the crib side: my hand was on the curtain, but I preferred speaking before I withdrew it. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
• The Spy withdrew, and Carton seated himself at the table, resting his forehead on his hands. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• Left alone in the study, I opened the safe and withdrew the contents of the drawer in which he had told me I would find my instructions. Edgar Rice Burroughs. A Princess of Mars.
• I left them still listening to him when I withdrew to attend to my new duties. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• After which, Joe withdrew to the window, and stood with his back towards me, wiping his eyes. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
• The moment his back was turned, Rachel withdrew to her own room. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
• The enemy ceased firing as soon as we withdrew. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• After he withdrew from school, he read, wrote, and ciphered (in the intervals of manu al work) almost incessantly. Walter Libby. An Introduction to the History of Science.
• Then, she withdrew her hand, and kissed his lips once more, and went away. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
• He bowed again, stepped back a few paces, and withdrew his conscience from our society as politely as he had introduced it. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
• He was a shrewd man, and therefore, when he withdrew from that trade in 1767, it is probable that he foresaw that he was on the track of something better. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
• Thuvia and Phaidor came close also, but when Thuvia saw that we would be alone she withdrew to the further side of the chamber. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
• Following up his success, Breckinridge moved to near Knoxville, but withdrew on the 18th, followed by General Ammen. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• Archer withdrew reluctantly with the unwelcome documents. Edith Wharton. The Age of Innocence.
• I have had my eye on her several times since you withdrew yours; and I have had the honour of witnessing a little spectacle which you were spared. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
• The guests bowed deeply to the mourning parent, and withdrew from their hospitable guide. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
• The Grand Trunk still owes Mr. Edison the wages due him at the time he thus withdrew from its service, but the claim has never been pressed. Frank Lewis Dyer. Edison, His Life and Inventions.
• When I saw that he was absent, I withdrew at once. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
• Miss Betsy accordingly withdrew; and left the party to their repose. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
• The butler withdrew with an air of silent disapproval, leaving the remains of the CHAUFROIX on the sideboard. Edith Wharton. The House of Mirth.
• Arkwright withdrew the other suits he had started, and wrote and published his Case, in order to set forth to the world the truth of his claims. Rupert S. Holland. Historic Inventions.
• During the night he withdrew his command and returned to Kentucky. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• The host, when they rose from the table, bowed to all present, wished them good night, and withdrew. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
• We kept our position until it became evident that the enemy were not firing at us, and then withdrew to find better ground to advance upon. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
• And as the girl withdrew she added, smiling, Fortunately, I have it in my power to supply deficiencies for this once. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
• Mr. Jobling said Certainly and withdrew a little from the elbow of Mr Guppy's mother. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
• He only withdrew with his lights into an inner room, into the silence. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
• I soon withdrew, for I had talked as much, and sat up as long, as my present strength would permit. Charlotte Bronte. Jane Eyre.
• This being another question hard to answer, Mr. Jarvis Lorry withdrew to consider it. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.

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