close arrest
Example Sentences
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Sandy could not be held in close arrest beyond the eighth day; but that the affair would have to be thoroughly investigated by general court everybody felt and said.
From A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade by King, Charles
"Mr. Prescott, you are ordered in close arrest in your quarters until further orders."
From Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
He is now under close arrest and will be handed over to the tender mercies of a court-martial.
From The Incomparable 29th and the "River Clyde" by Davidson, George
Placed in close arrest because of previous telegrams.
From A Wounded Name by King, Charles
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
