Meanings of instant retreat in English

One swift glance had shown him there was no way of instant retreat.

There was but one sensible course to follow, and that was instant retreat.

The second chief wavered a little at the sight and proposed an instant retreat.

He made an instant retreat before being espied in turn.

Her attitude was that of one prepared for instant retreat.

Colter immediately gave the alarm of "Indians!" and was for instant retreat.

Outina was for instant retreat, but Ottigny's sarcasms shamed him into a show of courage.

There was nothing for it but instant retreat.

He therefore gave the word for an instant retreat to the boat, as the only means of safety.

The crowd had melted away into the houses, and were now standing at doorways and windows, ready for instant retreat.

On leaving the dinner-table over-night, and seeing that Caroline's attack would preclude their instant retreat, the gallant Countess turned at bay.

They presently entered, softly, with quickened pulses, talking in whispers, ears alert to catch the slightest sound, and muscles tense and ready for instant retreat.

The Seljuks had not attempted to carry away plunder, which would have hampered them in their dashing charges and instant retreats.