be closeted with

Example Sentences

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I chafed at it, for I wished to be closeted with him myself.

From Verner's Pride by Wood, Henry, Mrs.

Once or twice he thought of Semple, who must already be closeted with the Premier.

From The Rapids by Sullivan, Alan

Merton had engaged a withdrawing room, where he meant to be closeted with his guests, one by one, administer the oath, and prosecute delicate inquiries on the important question of immunity from infection. 

From The Disentanglers by Lang, Andrew

Lingard would naturally spend every moment he could escape from the afflicted Paches at Rede Place; and when he, her lover, was not there, Jane would be closeted with Athena, or occupied in amusing Richard.

From Jane Oglander by Lowndes, Marie Belloc

Or, again, Mr. Balfour may be closeted with Professor Vardon, Doctor Ray or Vice-Chancellor Mitchell at the very moment when the Nicaraguan envoy is clamouring at the door.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, December 8, 1920 by Seaman, Owen, Sir