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Meanings of holding the door in English

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Usage of holding the door in English
1
It was good to have him holding the door open for her.
In the Dark
2
It was Mrs. Irwin, holding the door close with the other hand.
Robert Elsmere
3
Finally she came out again, holding the door for them to enter.
The Godfather
4
She stepped back from the door, holding the door open for me.
Turn coat
5
But if there is, Grandpa is there, holding the door for Grandma.
Wild Storm
6
A man was holding the door open for the party to get in.
Rollo in Holland
7
Conrad made a point of holding the door open for them.
Amagansett
8
I overtook her, holding the door fully open for her to pass in.
The Green Eyes of Bâst
9
And, still holding the door, she whispered out into the hall:
Five Tales
10
Then, still holding the door in his hand, he said quietly:-
A Sappho of Green Springs
11
She made but a step into the room, and stood holding the door.
The Magic Egg, and Other Stories
12
Then the lord went out to him, still holding the door.
Droll Stories — Volume 3
13
Blount turned away and found old Barnabas holding the door open for him.
The Honorable Senator Sage-Brush
14
He then went into the dining-room, and shortly reappeared, holding the door open.
Foul Play
15
The lieutenant stood aside, one hand holding the door half open.
Heart of oak
16
Joe stands holding the door open, and Mr. Frisbie looks in.
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 83, September, 1864 / A Mag...
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
Common