close arrest
Example Sentences
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"Major Goddard is under close arrest and cannot leave his quarters," replied the President.
From The Lost Despatch by Natalie Sumner Lincoln
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 Cyrus Townsend Brady
Nor shall I be out of close arrest by that time, either.
From Dick Prescott's Second Year at West Point Finding the Glory of the Soldier's Life by H. Irving (Harrie Irving) Hancock
"Use that to have the man placed under close arrest at once!" he said harshly.
From Dave Dawson at Casablanca by Robert Sydney Bowen
"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
