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Example Sentences
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He who dwelt in the fair damsel, even the noble demon Beelzebub, Spirit of Pride, never deigned to unclose his teeth.
From La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages by Michelet, Jules
Meetings and partings, tokens, serenades, Tears—idle tears—and coy denials vain; Flower of the summer's rose, Say, will your leaves unclose Ever again?
From The Two Twilights by Beers, Henry A. (Henry Augustin)
For such is man, and so do the rose petals of love first unclose.
From Rockhaven by Munn, Charles Clark
Young Beauty's symbol is the Rose Whose blushing petals half unclose; And in the snowy Violet Sweet Modesty her home hath set.
From Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. XLII., May 1851 by Various
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)
