Some nobles made terms whereby they were allowed to retain their estates, but the majority of them opposed the conquerors.
Since, also, the conquerors were outnumbered, they often found it wise to grant the Spanish peoples a right to retain their faith.
Religious toleration existed to such an extent that not only were the Mozárabes allowed to retain their churches, their priesthood, and their councils, but also some of their holy days were celebrated by Christians and Moslems alike.
It appears, however, that events were faster than they, and instead of being able to retain their seats up to the 4th of March, they were able to remain but a very few weeks.
The situation of the English was now daily becoming more perplexing and critical, and the necessity was increasingly apparent, if they intended to retain their position, of fortifying certain points in the neighborhood.
By the capitulation which was signed, the troops were allowed to retain their arms, and as a protection against the Indians, were to receive an escort for their march to Fort Edward.
The settlers on Albemarle sound were allowed, on certain conditions, to retain their lands.
After which such of the Moors as chose to remain in it were suffered to retain their possessions as vassals to the king.
The garrisons were paroled, the officers were toretain their side-arms, and the Confederate flags were left flying over the forts until after our forces had withdrawn.
These terms were similar to those made between Johnston and Sherman; the mounted men were to retain their horses, being their private property.
The Commons had no desire to lay down their authority and, to retain their existence, even showed a leaning towards introducing a number of Presbyterians under the name of "Neuters.
There was full evidence that there existed no patriotism or principle in the matter: and that the sole object of those in power was to retain their places, and of those out of office to obtain power.
As for the officers of both army and navy they were to retain their swords, pistols, servants, and baggage, the latter of which was not to be searched.
The people wish to retain their independence, but if that is impossible, then I am instructed to do the best I can.
To retain their independence, they should concede something.
So many of his trusted officials were of Jewish lineage that he might well seek to shield them and to retain their services.
Sidenote: THE MULADÍES] Yet it was as impossible for the Almohades to retain their fanaticism as it had proved for their predecessors.
Each non-commissioned officer and man of the ranks last referred to shall be allowed to retain their rifles, but no ammunition.
All the officers of the said forces of the Protectorate who sign the form of parole above mentioned in paragraph (4) shall be allowed to retain their horses, which are nominally allotted to them in the military establishment.
The above list will hopefully provide you with a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "retain their" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this group of words.
