unclose

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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

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

Who bade the grave its mouldering vault unclose?

From The Poetical Works of William Lisle Bowles Vol. 2 by Gilfillan, George

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)

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