close arrest

Example Sentences

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"Here—but in close arrest," frowned the colonel, "and you haven't had a first lieutenant since I have been in command."

From Lanier of the Cavalry or, A Week's Arrest by King, Charles

Montezuma denied it, and despatched messengers to the offending cacique, directing that he be put under close arrest and brought to the capital.

From South American Fights and Fighters And Other Tales of Adventure by Brady, Cyrus Townsend

"I am told, sir, that my son is in close arrest," she called, in a voice that thrilled the cadet.

From Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)

"Major Goddard is under close arrest and cannot leave his quarters," replied the President.

From The Lost Despatch by Lincoln, Natalie Sumner

Confined to quarters in close arrest, Cadet Prescott put in more than two miserable hours endeavoring to get that letter written.

From Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)