unclose
Example Sentences
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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
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 heavy eyes did unclose, the clenched hand relaxed to try and clasp his child, and he murmured feebly— "How came you here, my poor darling Ellen? are friends here?—is that Cameron's voice?"
From Home Influence A Tale for Mothers and Daughters by Aguilar, Grace
For such is man, and so do the rose petals of love first unclose.
From Rockhaven by Munn, Charles Clark
Wide open floes Part and unclose Where the ship goes.
From Fridtjof Nansen A book for the young by Bull, Jacob B.
