had unbarred
- past perfect of unbar.
Example Sentences
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It happened that one morning, when he had unbarred the front door to go out, he found a great difficulty in opening it, caused by a heavy object having been fastened to the door-handle.
From A Shepherd's Life Impressions of the South Wiltshire Downs by Hudson, W. H. (William Henry)
By the time he had unbarred and opened, Mr Benny and Fancy had taken their departure; but their "good-nights" rang back to him, up the moonlit road, and his friend stood on the threshold.
From Hocken and Hunken by Quiller-Couch, Arthur Thomas, Sir
He turned to flee but his father had unbarred the door and was drawing him in.
From Fortitude by Walpole, Hugh, Sir
He had seen the curious gesture that Poltavo had made—the pass sign which had unbarred the entrance to many strange people.
From The Secret House by Wallace, Edgar
The commander, with praiseworthy foresight, had unbarred the gates, and prepared the block-house for her reception.
From The Frontier Angel A Romance of Kentucky Rangers' Life by Ellis, Edward Sylvester
