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Meanings of raise the portiere in English

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Usage of raise the portiere in English
1
As the count was about to raise the portiere, the king called him back.
Joseph II. and His Court: An Historical Novel
2
Then she raised the portiere and looked in again.
Beatrix
3
Laura raised the portiere, and led him forward.
Prince Eugene and His Times
4
He had gone too far to lose his opportunity, and, ashamed of his irresolution, he raised the portiere.
Prince Eugene and His Times
5
"Go on, then." And raising the portiere he pushed Chupin into room No.
The Count's Millions
6
She appeared, raising the portiere with one hand, while behind her appeared the white bonnet and rustic face of the nurse.
A Romance of Youth — Volume 4
7
When she raised the portiere, there sat Potemkin in the fulness of his satisfaction, ready to greet her with his most beaming smiles.
Joseph II. and His Court: An Historical Novel