be closeted with

Example Sentences

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It was barely noon, up to which hour he was supposed to be closeted with his pupil at the Allisons' home.

From A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago Strike by King, Charles

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

From The Rapids by Sullivan, Alan

Are you to be closeted with them, and sup with them, and sit with them, while I eat my heart out outside?

From The Red Cockade by Weyman, Stanley John

Then get your warrant—when I give the word—and execute it one fine night when Caryll happens to be closeted with Everard.

From The Lion's Skin by Sabatini, Rafael

Mr Slow said that he might be closeted with Miss Mackenzie for some little time, perhaps for a quarter of an hour or twenty minutes.

From Miss Mackenzie by Trollope, Anthony