A peaceful, quiet place affording privacy or security.
The act of reversing direction and receding from a forward position.
A bugle call or drumbeat signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset, as on a military base.
A military ceremony to lower the flag.
The move of a piece from a threatened position.
A period of retirement, seclusion, or solitude.
A period of meditation, prayer or study.
The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.
A signal for a military withdrawal.
Withdrawal by military force from a dangerous position or from enemy attack.
To slope back.
To withdraw military forces
To shrink back due to generally warmer temperatures.
To withdraw from a position, go back.
a retreating forehead
To be likely, or probable to do something, or to have a certain habit or leaning.
To accompany as an assistant or protector; to care for the wants of; to look after; to watch; to guard.
To kindle; ignite; set on fire; light; inflame; burn.
To look after (e.g. an ill person.)
To contribute to or toward some outcome.
To manage (an anchored vessel) when the tide turns, to prevent it from entangling the cable when swinging.
To make a tender of; to offer or tender.
To wait (upon), as attendants or servants; to serve; to attend.