unclose

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I will not attempt to describe the feelings with which the husband beheld the eyelids of his wife unclose, and the rose-tints return to the pallid cheeks.

From The Doctor in History, Literature, Folk-Lore, Etc. by Various

Bulstrode looked wearily about as though of its own accord a door might unclose or a porti�re lift.

From The Sentimental Adventures of Jimmy Bulstrode by Vorst, Marie Van

Even then it was only after several minutes that he was able to move and unclose his heavy eyes.

From The Front Yard by Woolson, Constance Fenimore

In season due the sun's course backward throws Dark night; ensue must light; the mountain's Hard rock, at length, its bosom doth unclose, Now grudging earth no more the hidden fountains.

From Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) by Goethe, Johann Wolfgang von

"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