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opening 1. Chiefly US a tract in a forest in which trees are scattered or absent 2. a. the first performance of something, esp a theatrical production b. (as modifier): the opening night 3. a specific or formal sequence of moves at the start of any of certain games, esp chess or draughts 4. Law the preliminary statement made by counsel to the court or jury before adducing evidence in support of his case |
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"Here is shelter for one at least, John Carter," he said, and, glancing down, I saw an opening in the base of the tree about three feet in diameter. A backward glance convinced me that to return by the way I had come would be more hazardous than to continue across the plateau, so, putting spurs to my poor beast, I made a dash for the opening to the pass which I could distinguish on the far side of the table land. As he looked he saw an opening far overhead, and a patch of sky pinked with brilliant stars. |
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