unclose
Example Sentences
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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)
The thought that bids mine eyelids half unclose Fades to a dream, and out from Summer goes, In the brown Autumn of her drooping eyes.
From The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 2 by Newell, R. H. (Robert Henry)
Surely in two years he might unclose his lips; for he would work—it would be no wearisome task.
From Mitchelhurst Place, Vol. I (of 2) A Novel by Veley, Margaret
Then, a boy, did I first gaze enraptured on your infantile beauty; then did my heart unclose to the lovely vision which it has since treasured through years and absence, joy and sorrow.
From Godey's Lady's Book, Vol. XLII., May 1851 by Various
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