unclose
Example Sentences
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Dil gave a long, quivering breath, and it seemed as if her arms could never unclose again, so tight and fast did they hold their treasure.
From In Wild Rose Time by Douglas, Amanda M.
The thought that bids mine eyelids half unclose Fades to a dream, and out from Summer goes, In the brown Autumn of her drooping eyes.
From The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 by Newell, R. H. (Robert Henry)
The sound was so startling that the greyhound leaped to his feet and set up an answering howl, which almost froze Katie with fright, and caused even Mrs. Gerome’s heavy eyelids to unclose.
From Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part by Wilson, Augusta J. Evans
Billy fumed and stormed, and fully felt the ridiculousness of his position, especially as he heard sounds of the neighbouring casements stealthily unclose, and suppressed indications of merriment issuing therefrom.
From Humorous Readings and Recitations In prose and verse by Various
"If it is now safe to unclose the companion-way, I will convey my niece to the cabin for a change of wardrobe."
From Captain Kyd, Vol. II or, The Wizard of the Sea by Ingraham, Jonathon Holt
