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Meanings of closed the book in English

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Usage of closed the book in English
1
Then he closed the book and locked it away in his drawer.
The Daffodil Mystery
2
She closed the book and went to set it on the table.
Takeover
3
Bashwood the younger closed the book, and returned it to the clerk.
Armadale
4
Francine closed the book, and locked it up again in her desk.
"I Say No"
5
Presently he closed the book abruptly and returned it to the safe.
A Modern Chronicle — Volume 07
6
He stopped reading as Jess quickly reached over and closed the book.
Consequences
7
He turned from the writings of the great Fo-he closed the book.
The Pacha of Many Tales
8
He closed the book before him and arose from the study table.
The New Boy at Hilltop, and Other Stories
9
They were nearing the heights of Sillery when Anne closed the book.
The Grey Cloak
10
He closed the book with a snap and a sigh and descended.
The Mettle of the Pasture
11
Jim closed the book and returned to the window to study Charity.
We Can't Have Everything: A Novel
12
She closed the book, returned it to the table, and smiled proudly.
Union Atlantic
13
Amy carefully closed the book and returned it to a puzzled Quincy.
The notorious scoundrel
14
She made a slight movement and closed the book on her lap.
A Life's Morning
15
Wisdom closed the book and returned this volume also to its place.
The Uncrowned King
16
Anari closed the book and put it on top of the others.
Navigators of Dune
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
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