unfasten
verb (used with object)
to release from or as from fastenings; detach.
had unfastened
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past perfectof unfasten.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Lyra had unfastened her furs, but now the cold was striking in again and she had to do them up.
From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman
When he came up to them, Dolores had unfastened her saddle-bags and was strapping them to the saddle of Simon's horse.
From The Tremendous Event by Maurice Leblanc
He concluded that some one had unfastened the door, and was just preparing to check the animal, when around the curve came Rajah in full pursuit.
From Careers of Danger and Daring by Cleveland Moffett
She did not reply; only inclined her head slightly and drew herself upright against the wall, gathering the lace rebosa across her bosom where Valencia had unfastened her garments and forgotten them in her fear.
From The Treasure Trail A Romance of the Land of Gold and Sunshine by Robert Wesley Amick
Another moment, and she had unfastened the window, and he had raised himself to the sill and come in.
From Fifty-Two Stories For Girls by Alfred H. (Alfred Henry) Miles
