Significats de close confabulation en anglès

There were one or two groups in close confabulation over their drinks.

The purser, who had been in close confabulation with his chief, hastily took his leave.

He woke once to find Herr Selingman in close confabulation with his agent on the opposite side of the compartment.

Mr. Stenson drew down the electric light, and they remained there in close confabulation for about a quarter of an hour.

On leaving the terminus, I had the satisfaction of seeing the lawyer's clerk in close confabulation with the detective officer whose advent I had prophesied.

As I passed along the corridor I caught sight of l'Echelle, whom I considered my man, in close confabulation with Falfani in a quiet corner.