The children rather hoped that their uncle would retire to his study after tea, as he usually did, but this time he didn't.

After that, he had retired to his study.

Stafford retired to his study, where he tried to watch a video tape.

He retired to his tiny study to wait.

After dinner Oliver retired to his study to make a few phone calls.

Then he rose and retired to his study, where he located cigarettes.

They asked to talk with the Field Marshal alone and the three men retired to his study.

Elminster retired to his study to research a single puzzle piece.

Michael retired to his study and poured himself a brandy.

"I saw him retire to his study during many of those times."