close arrest
Example Sentences
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You remain here in close arrest, and the charges against you will be pushed to the bitter end.
From From the Ranks by King, Charles
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
Janet had taken deep offense that the commanding officer should have sent her brother into close arrest without first hearing of the extreme provocation.
From An Apache Princess A Tale of the Indian Frontier by Remington, Frederic
Not until nearly an hour later was it generally known that Captain Wren had been escorted to his quarters by the post adjutant and ordered to remain therein in close arrest.
From An Apache Princess A Tale of the Indian Frontier by Remington, Frederic
That was the condition of affairs when the eighth, and final, day of Lanier's close arrest arrived.
From Lanier of the Cavalry or, A Week's Arrest by King, Charles
