unclose

Example Sentences

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As she had fainted in falling she had not suffered much, and soon we had the supreme delight of seeing her eyes unclose.

From Lost Man's Lane A Second Episode in the Life of Amelia Butterworth by Green, Anna Katharine

Before mine eyes, already dim, Doth heaven unclose the gate; I hear the choiring seraphim Around the throne that wait.

From The Standard Cantatas Their Stories, Their Music, and Their Composers by Upton, George P. (George Putnam)

"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

That wailing voice pierced the stupor, and Dr. Grey was surprised to see the woman’s eyes unclose and rest wonderingly upon the countenance hovering over her.

From Vashti or, Until Death Us Do Part by Wilson, Augusta J. Evans

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