close arrest
Example Sentences
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Billy Gray was indeed in close arrest and the grim prophecy was fulfilled—Colonel Canker was proving “anything but a guardian angel to him.”
From Found in the Philippines The Story of a Woman's Letters by King, Charles
Captain Pollock was placed in command of the post and Devers in close arrest.
From Under Fire by Cox, C. B.
"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)
A quarter of an hour later, in close arrest, Lieutenant Winn returned to his own roof and locked himself in his den.
From A Trooper Galahad by King, Charles
"Then it is the General's order, sir," said the chief-of-staff, "that you go at once to your quarters in close arrest."
From A Wounded Name by King, Charles
