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[Pref. re-, and Eng. transformation (q. v.).] A second transformation; a change back, as to a former state. re-trans-lāte, v . t . [Pref. re-, and Eng. translate (q. v.).] To translate again; to translate back again to the original language. rě-trăx-It, s. [Latin=he has withdrawn or retracted; third pers. sing. perf. indic. of retraho = to retract (q. v.).] Law: The withdrawing or open renunciation of a suit in court, by which the plaintiff loses his action. re-trěad', v. t. or i. [Pref. re-, and Eng. tread, v. (q. v.)] To tread again. re-treat, *re-trait, *re-traite, *re-treate, *re-treit, *re-trete, s . [O. Fr. retrete , retraite , retraicte (Fr. retraite ), fem. of retret , retrait , pa. par. of retraire (Lat. retraho ), from re- =back, and traire to draw.) [RETRACT.] 1. The act of withdrawing or retiring; a withdrawing of one's self from a place; withdrawal. "His death, which took place not long after his retreat from public life." -Macaulay : Hist. Eng . , ch. xii. 2. Specif .: A military operation, either forced or strategical, by which troops retire before an enemy. It differs properly from a flight in being orderly and under control. "No thought of flight, None of retreat ." Milton: P. L. , vi. 237. IMG:content-0555.png:[blocks in formation] 4. A state of retirement, privacy, or seclusion from society, noise, or bustle. 5. Specif .: A period of retirement with a view to religious self-examination, meditation, and special prayer, and lasting generally for three or seven days. 6. A place of retirement, privacy, or seclusion; an asylum; a place of safety or security; a refuge. "Welcome, grave stranger, to our green retreats." Scott: Poacher. 7. A signal given in the army or navy, by beat of drum or sounding of trumpets, at sunset, or for retiring from exercise or action. rě-treat', *re-traite, v. i. & t. [RETREAT, 8.] A. Intransitive: 1. To retire, withdraw, or move back; to go back to a place formerly occupied. 2. To retire before an enemy, or from an advanced position. "Slow they retreat, and, e'en retreating, fight." Pope: Homer's Iliad, v. 863. 3. To retire; to move away. "The retreating sun the sign of the Scorpion enters." Long fellow: Evangeline, i. 2. 4. To withdraw or retire to a retreat or place of privacy and seclusion; to retire to a place of safety or security; to take shelter or refuge. B. Trans.: To draw back; to withdraw. "Compelled Jordan to retreat his course." IMG:content-0556.png:[blocks in formation] IMG:content-0557.png:[blocks in formation] 1. A traverse or defense against flanking fire in a covered way or other portion of a work liable to be enfiladed. 2. A breastwork and ditch behind another defensive work. 3. An interior rampart or defensible line to which a garrison may retreat to prolong a defense. re-tri-al, s. [Pref. re-; Eng. trial.] A second trial; a new trial, as of a case in court. *rět-ri-būte, *re-trib-üte, v. t . [Lat. retribu tus , pa. par. of retribuo =to restore, to repay: re- = back, again, and tribuo =to give, to a ign.] To pay back; to requite, to compensate.