| 单词 | unknot |
| 例句 | I unknot the cord from my belt and hers, and stuff it into her hands. An Ember in the Ashes 2015-04-28T00:00:00Z The judge unknotted the scarf and let the flowered silk float down around the booty: her father's railroad watch, a pearl necklace, cuff links, a pin and earrings set, a clock. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z The first has only a rope for a belt and is so thin, he does not have to unknot it to slide off his trousers. All the Light We Cannot See 2014-05-06T00:00:00Z His left hand was still cramped, but he was unknotting it slowly. The Old Man and The Sea 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z It unknotted the muscles in my back, calmed my pulse. Twilight 2005-10-05T00:00:00Z I bite my lip as he unknots the bloody strips. Without Refuge 2018-04-01T00:00:00Z And for the first time since Genie’d found Michael, his stomach unknotted, just a tiny bit, but still. As Brave As You 2016-05-03T00:00:00Z His tie is unknotted and his hair is dampened and mussed and he has a gauze patch taped above his left temple where his head glanced the ceiling of his sedan when it crashed. Native Speaker 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z I unknotted the cloth and found an object hidden within: a little wooden horse. Prisoner B-3087 2013-03-01T00:00:00Z Each of the women unknotted her own piece of string, then the one who had carried the box opened the lid. Stardust 1998-10-01T00:00:00Z Hazel felt something unknot in her as she moved toward all of them. Breadcrumbs 2011-09-27T00:00:00Z “But I have these,” she says, unknotting the yellow blouse, freeing her breasts. American Gods 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z My stomach unknotted a little bit—because I had been worried. Orbiting Jupiter 2015-10-06T00:00:00Z Clutching a robe about her gaunt frame, her unknotted hair hanging long and limp, she tried to focus her dulled eyes on the shocked face of her visitor. The Westing Game 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z Sandy grabbed Lewis while Francesca attempted to unknot herself from the leashes. Wishtree 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z The rope tying her to the tree dug into her waist, and she spent a few moments unknotting it while she studied the boy, asleep in the same position he’d been in the night before. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She pressed down slowly, his skin warm under the soles of her feet, his tense muscles unknotting. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Frank’s angry expression started to unknot, replaced by curiosity. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z The book is, blessedly, not about offering a diagnosis or unknotting the riddle of how Kate understands time; rather it is about illuminating the riddle itself. A Heroine Who Lives at Once in Elizabethan England and 21st-Century New York 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z Follow her and help to unknot some of Nagspeake’s complex secrets. ‘Thief Knot’ author was drawn to mysteries long before she wrote them 2020-05-26T04:00:00Z Her clear prose unknots a dense tangle of academic concepts along the way. Celebrating Strange Faces, Gorgeous Sentences and Circular Prose 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z It all seemed to make sense, and I felt myself unknotting. Musicians and their obsessions 2010-12-09T21:46:00Z Last week, I stood staring at the minutely precise spirals that knot and unknot on her head. The Virgin of the Rocks: Da Vinci decoded 2010-07-13T20:31:00Z Still, the enchantment of this “Twelfth Night” comes through as the plot of this romantic comedy is finally unknotted. Summer Shakespeare: A critic's take on the secret to theatrical success 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z I also ordered a bottle of Slovakian riesling — honey-scented, grown on the banks of the Danube and costing just $17 in that brief but glorious period of unknotted alcohol laws. Rolo’s Looks Like a Corner Tavern in Queens. It’s That and Then Some. 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z On a recent morning in a Turkish cafe in north London, Deborah Levy unknotted the silk scarf around her neck in preparation. With a Doppelgänger Novel, Deborah Levy Embodies Strangeness 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z In his memoir, which begins in the late 1990s, he unknots his complicated relationship with his mother and the lingering wounds of his childhood. 18 New Books to Watch For in October 2019-09-26T04:00:00Z “What do you appreciate? Maybe the smooth, green leaves on a house plant or the comfort of a pillow get your shoulders unknotting.” Our House Is a Very, Very, Very Fine House 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z There's a word that takes confidence to use in conversation: it's from the French, denouer, to unknot. Miss Marple 2010-08-31T06:00:00Z They offer sophisticated, cutting-edge treatments designed to remove every wrinkle and unknot every muscle, and over-the-top amenities that will dazzle you along the way. Instead of a high-priced, high-end L.A. spa, take the waters at low-key Glen Ivy 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z He writes and speaks with fierce honesty and is fascinated by the crooked road and unknotting life's inconsistencies, an inclination that can lead to splendid and scary places. Tom Bissell's 'Apostle' takes a ride-along through unanswerable questions about Jesus' disciples 2016-04-08T04:00:00Z In the kitchen, the two women work—the older one unknots string, the younger one peels potatoes. Agnès Varda’s Art of Being There 2017-03-27T04:00:00Z Making things knotty, then knottier, and finally unknotting them, is an innate human urge, designed to delight but also to train the mind. Review: What’s ‘Inside the Box’? A Rewarding (Rewording) Time 2020-10-14T04:00:00Z For a moment, that brow unknots, and he smiles broadly, which is understandable, given the book, the awards and indeed the bridge. Robert Forster: me and my bridge 2010-07-14T20:31:00Z Along the way, well before Ruiz unknotted the score, there was a list of problems for the Nationals, none unique to their quick trip to the desert. Nationals push miscues aside to deny the Diamondbacks a sweep 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z “This one is for smaller buttons. ... This one helps unknot shoelaces and stuff like that,” she says. A girl, partially paralyzed by a brain injury, is now a role model 2022-07-03T04:00:00Z It is tempting, in hindsight, to wonder if his scholarship wasn’t a trail of bread crumbs — one long, unconscious attempt to unknot the riddle of his vexed self. Opinion | Happiness Won’t Save You 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z Paul answered with consecutive 3-pointers to knot it again, and he later unknotted it for good. Paul has 28, helps Thunder force Game 7 against the Rockets 2020-09-01T04:00:00Z In particular, Mr. Cuomo said that the state needed help in unknotting a supply chain from large manufacturers to some 300 smaller laboratories in New York. Trump and Cuomo Put Aside Disputes During White House Meeting 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z He apparently slid off the end of his unknotted rope and fell to his death. Brad Gobright, a Throwback Climber on the Fringes of a Sport 2019-11-29T05:00:00Z How Hatcher unknots all of the movie’s various twists is less than satisfying. Review | Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen have a blast in ‘The Good Liar,’ a silly cat-and-mouse game 2019-11-13T05:00:00Z The dispersal of her things suggests that Plath’s story, controlled so tightly for so long, has finally begun to come unknotted. Sylvia Plath’s Last Letters 2018-10-29T04:00:00Z Another sticking point, which seems to be unknotting itself as the June 30 deadline approaches, is how state aid to schools is distributed. Murphy makes good on some pledges, but challenges lie ahead 2018-05-05T04:00:00Z O’Reilly said he was inspired to investigate after spending decades pondering why laces spontaneously unknot themselves – an intellectual niggle that intensified when he came to teach his daughter how to tie her laces. Scientists unravel mystery of the loose shoelace 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z But knots also exist on the microscopic level: DNA knots and unknots when it creates copies of itself, for example. Why do shoelaces untie themselves? This team may have the answer 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z Our feet and spines will unknot, and high heels will fade from consciousness along with foot-binding and rib removal to shrink your waist. Down with High Heels 2016-05-16T04:00:00Z Finding the exact language to unknot those problems as well as satisfy lawyers working for 196 countries – each with different economies and exposures to climate change – would be another challenge. Paris climate talks: deal in view but negotiations likely to go into overtime 2015-12-10T05:00:00Z It unknots in moderation and unbalances in excess. The place where it's hard to avoid drink - BBC News 2015-06-03T04:00:00Z Until people unknot these dependencies for themselves, it’s hard to see the phone as just a window into a world that exists independently of any given device. Phone Plan: Google Now, Samsung Soon or Apple Later? 2013-04-14T13:26:21Z For example, below is another picture of the unknot. Knotty Fun at the Joint Math Meetings 2013-01-12T17:45:00.220Z For those who embrace it, the long putter can be a double-edged sword, creating a tangle of emotions that is difficult to unknot. Notable Wins With Long Putters Fuel Debate on Possible Ban 2012-11-17T18:57:22Z See, here is my work-book,” and with some haste he drew out the handkerchief, unknotted it, and held out his “work-book” to the master. Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z The wherry swung in the tide, a useless bit of lumber, for no one dreamed of using it, of unknotting its rusty chain. The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-14T03:00:29.027Z He would be much better taking the good air into his lungs and setting his wits to unknot that tangle amongst those islands in the sea. The Watchers A Novel 2012-01-29T03:00:08.560Z We tried to untangle ourselves as much as possible, but the knot dissolved before we were able to determine whether it was the unknot or not. Knotty Fun at the Joint Math Meetings 2013-01-12T17:45:00.220Z The wounded man gulped the water greedily and Buddy unknotted the handkerchief about his neck and bathed his head. The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky 2011-05-08T02:00:04.810Z The constable unknotted the red shawl from Barbara's shoulders, and loosened the thongs that tied her wrists together. Silent Struggles 2011-05-05T02:00:16.850Z She found another well-tied paper covering within and tried to unknot the string. The Woodcraft Girls in the City 2011-03-27T02:00:11.007Z Clinton will be looking into what the nation is doing and what might be most effective in unknotting the problem of Iran and its nuclear ambitions, the official said. Clinton Heads to Persian Gulf to Discuss Iran, Peace Process 2011-01-09T15:25:44Z "I think Mohamed is respectful of my, sort of, isolation," said Gross, sitting in the conference room with his blue-and-red printed tie unknotted. Bond giant Pimco taking another shot at equities, driven by belief in 'new normal' 2010-07-25T04:00:00Z He ignored his host's solicitous inquiry concerning his family and bent and unknotted the thongs of his heelless sandals. The Return of Tharn Greg asked, his perspiring fingers slipping as he tried to unknot his tie. Cancer World If comedy be the form, then the unknotting means a happy solution of all difficulties. How to See a Play He did not even say to himself that all that would now belong to him, that before long—to-morrow, perhaps—he would have the right to take off that cap, to unknot that ribbon. Toilers of the Sea Almost before he suspected what she was about she had unknotted the kerchief from around his throat and hastily bared his shoulder. The Song of the Wolf Her head was uncovered, the shawl she wore over it having slipped down to her shoulders, and her abundant hair, unknotted and unribboned, was ruddy as spun gold. A Prince of Good Fellows Thick straps held the shell helmet over the dead man's head and when he unknotted them and pulled it away he saw that Ch'aka was well past middle age. The Ethical Engineer Gravely she seated herself beside him and unknotted the square of white. Anything Once Flame passes under us and sparks that unknot the flesh, sorrow, splitting bone from bone, splendour athwart our eyes and rifts in the splendour, sparks and scattered light. Sea Garden There was a sense of peace for her in finding these threads of her life unknotted, smooth and simple, lying ready to her hand. Amabel Channice Leave about three inches unknotted and attach these ends to the second ring. Construction Work for Rural and Elementary Schools The forehead of the shrew unknotted a bit, and a look of satisfaction animated her face. An Eagle Flight A Filipino Novel Adapted from Noli Me Tangere The awning we took in, but the lashings of the tarpaulins which covered the hood were so tightened by moisture that it was impossible to unknot them, and so the structure was left standing. Life and sport in China Second Edition Then he sat in silence, thought, and prayer that the tangle might be so unknotted, that God not be offended nor his own friends and sons slighted and alienated. Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln A Short Story of One of the Makers of Mediaeval England But her fingers trembled, and she couldn’t unknot the cord. Patty's Success At the end of his long arms, his hands knotted and unknotted like the hands of a man in agony. Apron-Strings The girl unknotted the painter, and the boat drifted out from the landing. Ruth Fielding and the Gypsies The Missing Pearl Necklace Reuben stood with waiting hands while the old man unknotted the strings at the mouth of the green baize bag, and all eyes watched Ezra's lean fingers. Aunt Rachel Fullarton said and, running to the bed, began to unknot the cord that bound the admiral. Held Fast For England A Tale of the Siege of Gibraltar (1779-83) My father smiled and then unknotted the bright blue silk neckerchief he wore, and accompanied it with a hearty shake of the hand. Devon Boys A Tale of the North Shore "What do you s'pose it is?" asked Patty, as she addressed herself to unknotting the gold cord on the box. Just Patty The string was tied so tightly that I could not unknot it. The Lost Valley He would unknot the tangled threads at whatever cost to himself. Swirling Waters Then, one day, I thought to unknot the rope, and I undid, and undid, and undid. A Dozen Ways Of Love Having secured an unknotted length of five or six feet he equipped this with a fish-hook of his own manufacture and sallied forth toward the river. Pee-Wee Harris Adrift The Texan unknotted the silk muffler from about his neck and folded it. The Texan A Story of the Cattle Country Shot Put Competitors endeavor to throw a handkerchief unknotted from a given line for distance. School, Church, and Home Games Very slowly she unknotted the handkerchief from about her arm, and laying the blood-stained square of linen on her knee, proceeded to examine each corner carefully. The Splendid Folly He felt it tugging at the line while he unknotted the tangle. The Eternal Maiden Deftly unknotting the bandage that closed her mouth, he asked could she walk. The Day of Days An Extravaganza Gwendolyn considered the statement, her fingers still busy knotting and unknotting. The Poor Little Rich Girl The pack-camel lay supinely as its master with strong deft fingers unbound and unknotted the various ropes until everything desired was found. Desert Love The door opened with a jerk; Gerald stood there, eyes swollen, hair in disorder, his collar crushed, and the white evening tie unknotted and dangling over his soiled shirt-front. The Younger Set While he unknotted his rope I turned to examine the rock, and at that instant . The White Wolf and Other Fireside Tales Selim whinnied at the gate, and his master, coming swiftly down the path and out of the enclosure, unknotted the reins, mounted, and rode off at speed. Lewis Rand He unknotted the strings and produced a large picture hat with long black plumes. The Mystery of Mary But when he unknotted the halter and backed her out of the stable, quite involuntarily he ran a tender hand down her sleek neck. Sheila of Big Wreck Cove A Story of Cape Cod The story is not knotted and unknotted; the wheel does not come full circle on itself; it merely runs along pleasantly till it is time for it to stop, and it stops rather abruptly. The English Novel "Here, ma'am," said Auberry, unknotting from his neck a heavy bandana. The Way of a Man And then she stood silent by the barrier table, looking down, knotting and unknotting her yellow sash-ends.... V. V.'s Eyes And the child turned up the hill with her luge, leaving her elders to unknot the situation. The Card, a Story of Adventure in the Five Towns He unknotted his bandana and with it mopped his face to a semblance of cleanliness. The Night Horseman Who can be called on to risk his eternal hopes on his skilful unknotting of it? Phases of Faith Passages from the History of My Creed As the old man, with his harsh old voice, thus spoke, he unknotted his handkerchief and bet the rain-drops from his hat upon his knee. J. S. Le Fanu's Ghostly Tales, Volume 3 He unknotted the cinches and drew off the saddle, propping it against one hip while he surveyed his mount. Alcatraz Jimmy drew a long sigh of relief, and unknotted his cramped limbs. Baby Mine I unknotted the handkerchief, and commenced dropping them in from an angle, and the flame curled up the chimney. Wuthering Heights "New underwear for yours tomorrow, K. Le Moyne," he said to himself, as he unknotted his cravat. K His face had unknotted, the turmoil of little lines scattering. Humoresque A Laugh on Life with a Tear Behind It He took the firewood, unknotted his handkerchief, and threw his offering into the cupboard. Barlasch of the Guard But that knotting of her, was the unknotting of the bonds of the sailors, among whom, it is a maxim, that the ship once fast to the wharf, they are free. Redburn. His First Voyage Cords which had apparently only just been unknotted were around each leg. The Profiteers A strong sculler shot by down the stream, his giant arms bare and the muscles visible as they rose, knotting and unknotting with the stroke. The Open Air Opening the front of her dress, she pulled out a handkerchief, and, unknotting it, looked at the little money in her possession. A Girl of the People By way of answer, he unknotted the bloodstained dusky handkerchief, and looked up at her. Barlasch of the Guard Beside her the kerchief tied around her bundle lay unknotted, revealing the moccasins that lay within. The Hidden Children He thought that, if they could unknot themselves and cover more ground, both he and his brother, Bob Cecil, had great futures. Margot Asquith, an Autobiography - Two Volumes in One Nancy turned from him, opened the front of her dress, unknotted a string of silk, and showed her finger bright with the golden circlet. In the Year of Jubilee There's only one cord I know of that can't be either unknotted—or cut. The Lamp of Fate The rabbis occupied themselves with questions of practice and with making decisions, and they tried to unknot the entanglements of the discussions for the sake of extracting the norm, the definitive law. Rashi So he thought no more of sleeping, but cunningly and swiftly unknotted all the cords and the bonds which bound him to a bar of iron in the hold. The World's Desire Then he began to unknot the silk which was bound about his box. The Brethren Poor Felicia, endowed with superior talents, she was indeed like those magicians who knot and unknot the destinies of men, without possessing any power over their own happiness. The Nabob Five minutes later Bedloe was unknotting a coarse kerchief and stuffing it into his pocket. The Path of the King His shirt, none too clean, was open at the throat, the collar hanging limply over an unknotted cravat, displaying fully the muscular neck that rose like a pillar from his massive shoulders. Scaramouche "And a jolly sensible suggestion," cried Basil, and with a bound he was on top of the prostrate Burrows once more and was unknotting his bonds with hands and teeth. The Club of Queer Trades He took off his coat, folded it neatly and laid it on the roadside grass, placed his hat upon it and began to unknot his blue silk tie. Whirligigs Bending over a box upon which rested a canvas-bound package was a burly seaman engaged in unknotting the twine with which the canvas was kept in place. Dope Her masses of yellow hair were unknotted behind, and they covered her back with the fell of a lioness. Four Short Stories By Emile Zola |
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