had uncorked
- past perfect of uncork.
Example Sentences
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Describing the bitter and raucous incidents as "excessive," Small's embarrassed successor, Reuven Frank, 61, said last week: "It was as though somebody had uncorked something."
From Time Magazine Archive
Meanwhile Nat Bradshaw, exhibiting great familiarity with corkscrews and cigars, had uncorked the first bottle of champagne, for which the major had expressed a preference, seeing that it was a favorite drink with the army.
From The Life and Adventures of Maj. Roger Sherman Potter by Adams, F. Colburn (Francis Colburn)
He had uncorked a bottle of claret, and placed it on the table between them, which they proceeded to discuss as they reviewed the events of the day.
From No Quarter! by Reid, Mayne
With his back to those in the room, so as to screen his actions, he had uncorked the phial as he was approaching the can.
From The Trampling of the Lilies by Sabatini, Rafael
In the meantime Mrs Sullivan had uncorked her bottle of holy water, and plentifully bedewed herself with it, as a preservative against this mysterious woman and her dreadful secret.
From The Haunters & The Haunted Ghost Stories And Tales Of The Supernatural by Rhys, Ernest
