unclose
Example Sentences
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The fingers of Sergius closed over the china figure, and did not unclose.
From Bye-Ways by Hichens, Robert Smythe
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
Who bade the grave its mouldering vault unclose?
From The Poetical Works of William Lisle Bowles Vol. 2 by Gilfillan, George
"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
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
