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Example sentences for "unclasped"

Lexicographically close words:
uncivilized; unckle; unclad; unclaimed; unclasp; unclasping; unclassed; unclassical; unclassified; uncle
  1. She unclasped the hands in which her face had been hidden, and held them out to him.

  2. But there was about her figure, especially about her hands, which clasped and unclasped themselves across her knee, an unusual look of tension and emotion.

  3. I have heard Scottish lawyers say the matrimonial tie may be unclasped in our happy country by the gentle hand of the ordinary course of law, whereas in England it can only be burst by an act of Parliament.

  4. Slowly she unclasped her gently folded hands; slowly, very slowly, she lifted her bent head, and smiled at him!

  5. The hot passion of love is to her a toy, clasped and unclasped so!

  6. Celia had unclasped the necklace and drawn it off.

  7. There was a slight movement in Dorothea, and she unclasped her hands, but immediately folded them over each other.

  8. The old man clasped and unclasped his hands helplessly, childish disappointment overspreading his face.

  9. She listened patiently to his words, her hands unclasped in her lap, her head drooping, and a gentle "yes" breathed from time to time.

  10. It was noon, indeed, before they unclasped all these tendrils and pursued their journey, and at sunset another plantation put out a detaining hand.

  11. The Frenchman shivered; his fingers clasped and unclasped nervously as he leaned nearer his companion.

  12. A soft glow came into the girl's eyes as she unclasped his arms and stood back from him.

  13. Chadron's fingers were damp with sudden sweat as he unclasped them from the pistol-butt and let the weapon fall; sweat was on his forehead, and a heaviness on his chest as if a man sat on him.

  14. Macdonald unclasped his plaid from his shoulders and transferred it to hers.

  15. Jewel gave the bird-song realistically, then she unclasped her hands.

  16. She hesitated and clasped and unclasped her hands over the gingham apron.

  17. His countenance darkened frightfully, and he fairly glared at them, as he unclasped his hands and swung one over his head, while his black beard vibrated with each word.

  18. Mrs. Selwyn unclasped hers, soft and white, to draw within them the toil-worn one.

  19. And presently a woman came and took little blue pinafore off, and then the rest of the girls unclasped their hands, and the ring melted away, and the game was over.

  20. She unclasped her hands, putting behind her round the tree.

  21. Hazel clasped and unclasped her fingers, working out her problem in the fire again.

  22. She opened her eyes, unclasped her hand, which had been locked round one of the old hag's, and sat up blinking, with a smile which died away very pitiably.

  23. The music ceased abruptly, the dancers unclasped their hands and fell apart, laughing and panting.

  24. Her hands unclasped and went with a swift motion to her eyes, and covered them.

  25. Back from watching its retreat, my eyes returned to her face, now strangely clouded with trouble; her eyes dropped before mine, while the palms of her hands were pressed together, and the fingers clasped and unclasped alternately.

  26. For a while she continued silent, her face averted, but her little movements and the way she clasped and unclasped her fingers showed that she was anxious and her mind working.

  27. Mae unclasped her tightly strained hands, clambered down from a chair she had perched herself on, smiled a good-bye at the veiled lady, and came away.

  28. The song was about home, and once in a while the girl unclasped her arms and passed her hands over her eyes.

  29. Her hands clasped and unclasped themselves, her breath came short and irregular.

  30. Lovely, just lovely," she said, as he unclasped her diamond collar.

  31. Nadine unclasped her knees, and got up, and began walking to and fro across the big room.

  32. He unclasped his hands from round his knees, and stood up.

  33. I unclasped her hand from my gown while I spoke; but she slipped both her arms round my waist at the same moment, and held me more effectually than ever.

  34. I unclasped her hands, and was out of the room in a moment.

  35. I sat down in the vacant chair--gently unclasped the poor, worn, restless fingers, and took both her hands in mine.

  36. Great as had been Fastrada's disappointment, she took with eagerness the gold brooch which Olvir unclasped from his cloak.

  37. Olvir silently laid aside his helmet and unclasped his mail-serk.

  38. Instantly the scarf was slipped from Alwin's mouth, and the living fetters unclasped themselves from his limbs.

  39. Mary unclasped her arms from her sister, and as Mr. Wallace approached to lead Ellen away she looked imploringly in his face, and exclaimed in the most earnest tones, "Oh!

  40. There was a silence, during which Maggie unclasped a bracelet with a little snap of the spring.

  41. The judge I had called to opened a pair of dim eyes upon me, clasped and unclasped his hands, very dry, ancient, wrinkled.

  42. Without moving her hands, she clasped and unclasped her fingers, looking up at me with soliciting eyes; and her lips, firmly closed, twitched.

  43. On the lap of that dress there lay, unclasped and idle, a pair of small hands, not very white, attached to well-formed arms.

  44. She unclasped her hands, moved them slightly, and twined her fingers as before.


  45. The above list will hopefully give you a few useful examples demonstrating the appropriate usage of "unclasped" in a variety of sentences. We hope that you will now be able to make sentences using this word.