Example Sentences

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Unfastening a latch, Kendra pushed the window open.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

Unfastening a window that opened upon the piazza, she stepped forth and closed it behind her.

From Miss Ludington's Sister by Bellamy, Edward

Unfastening the inner end, I brought it forward and lashed it to a post supporting a dovecote on the river wall.

From The Laird's Luck and Other Fireside Tales by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir

Unfastening the rude gate, they entered; and the boy presently rode forth on a beautiful buckskin pony, well made and spirited.

From The Preacher of Cedar Mountain A Tale of the Open Country by Seton, Ernest Thompson

Unfastening her cloak with its pathetic lining of old rabbit-skin, she produced a small dog's-eared book.

From A Mummer's Tale by Roche, Charles E.