close arrest
Example Sentences
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Placed in close arrest because of previous telegrams.
From A Wounded Name by Charles King
"This man's under close arrest," the old soldier was telling them.
From The Cosmic Computer by H. Beam Piper
"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 H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
"Lay your sword on the table, sir," the admiral said, "and retire to your cabin, where you will remain, under close arrest, till a court martial can be assembled."
From With Wolfe in Canada The Winning of a Continent by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty
"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 Charles King
