furl
verb (used with object)
to gather into a compact roll and bind securely, as a sail against a spar or a flag against its staff.
had furled
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past perfectof furl.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The Selaesori Qhoran had furled her big striped sail for the night, and her decks were all but deserted.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
Directly she had furled sails, a boat went off from her to the admiral, and remained alongside for some time.
From Paddy Finn by Archibald Webb
Before the sun set this ship had anchored opposite the harbour of Natal, and had furled all her sails.
From The White Chief of the Caffres by A. W. (Alfred Wilks) Drayson
As soon as we had furled sails, two boats were lowered; Mr Worthy going in command of one, and Peter Mudge of the other, the crews being well-armed.
From Twice Lost by C.J. Stanilard
And so, at length, he had furled his pennon, and followed by his faithful squire and a few of his retainers he sought the English Court.
From Beatrix of Clare by Clarence F. Underwood
