unclose

Example Sentences

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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

Even then it was only after several minutes that he was able to move and unclose his heavy eyes.

From The Front Yard by Woolson, Constance Fenimore

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

Charmides clenched his hand, but did not unclose his eyes.

From Istar of Babylon A Phantasy by Potter, Margaret Horton

For such is man, and so do the rose petals of love first unclose.

From Rockhaven by Munn, Charles Clark