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Search phrase: retiring

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Henry VI Part 11H6 I.i.111Retiring from the siege of Orleans,Retyring from the Siege of Orleance,
King Edward IIIE3 III.iv.7But, straight retiring, so dismayed the restBut straite retyring so dismaide the rest,
OthelloOth III.iii.452Ne'er feels retiring ebb, but keeps due onNeu'r keepes retyring ebbe, but keepes due on

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The Rape of LucreceLuc.962 One poor retiring minute in an age One poore retyring minute in an age

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retiredretiring, reserved, withdrawn
shame-faced, shamefastmodest, retiring, shy

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retiringretired
retiringshame-faced, shamefast

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