close arrest

Example Sentences

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Reynolds had been in close arrest three days. 

From Gossip in the First Decade of Victoria's Reign by Ashton, John

It had been immediately reported by the soldiers who had seen it; M. de Berg was under close arrest, and the police were diligently seeking his antagonist.

From Tales from Blackwood, Volume 7 by Willis, Herbert

"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

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

"I am directed by the general to give you the order to go at once to your quarters and remain there under close arrest."

From The Point Of Honor A Military Tale by Groesbeck, Dan Sayre