unbar
verb (used with object)
to remove a bar or bars from; open; unlock; unbolt.
had unbarred
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past perfectof unbar.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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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 Edward Sylvester Ellis
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 Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
In a few moments he had unbarred the door, and I followed him up to his room.
From The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie
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 Edgar Wallace
Dark as it was, for it was deep night, I could distinguish that Susquesus was alone stirring, and that he had unbarred the door of our cabin.
From Satanstoe by James Fenimore Cooper
