immured
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Immured in an upstairs room, the elder son, Frantz, has not been seen by his father for 1 3 years, ever since World War II ended.
From Time Magazine Archive
Immured in an age that was largely brutal, incurious and ignorant, he managed to convey a message and a spirit so lively and civilized that they have come down through the centuries virtually unscathed.
From Time Magazine Archive
Immured in these tangles, at perhaps their most difficult moment, Ralph turned with shining eyes to the others.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
Immured in the nursery, how could her little plot proceed?
From Bluebell A Novel by Huddleston, Mrs. George Croft
Long since had I forsaken This court—the world—and in some blest retreat Immured myself; but one tie binds me still Too firmly to existence.
From Don Carlos by Schiller, Friedrich
