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Meanings of turn the lock in English

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Usage of turn the lock in English
1
You can turn the lock if you're like that, you know,-anytime.
The Invisible Man
2
She could not hold it firm enough to turn the lock.
The Sleuth of St. James's Square
3
He closed the door behind them, and Kathleen heard him turn the lock.
The soul catcher
4
In the bathroom, I turn the lock and go over the night before.
Geektastic
5
You can turn the lock if you're like that, you know.
The Invisible Man: A Grotesque Romance
6
Somehow she manages to shut the door and makes her fingers turn the lock.
The blood spilt
7
With trembling fingers, I slowly turn the lock cylinder.
Dark Matter
8
The bone was strong enough to turn the lock, but less likely to leave telltale scratches.
The White Road
9
He had to stretch to get a hand in through the window and turn the lock.
The Fireman
10
I'll shut my apartment door, turn the lock, draw the curtains, and set off on my journey.
Welcome to the N.H.K.
11
The most insignificant trifle may finally turn the lock which opens to the glorious revelation after prolonged brooding.
Understanding the Scriptures
12
I sprang up to turn the lock; already the man's footsteps creaked on the staircase two floors below.
The Dean's Watch
13
And when he reached the dining-room door he paused a moment before he ventured to turn the lock.
The Prime Minister
14
Now I shall use my fork which is sure to turn the lock if I take long enough.
The Texan Star: The Story of a Great Fight for Liberty
15
When you turn the lock, a slight sound is made when the proper number comes opposite the working point.
The War Terror
16
He turned his back to it and fumbled around until he was able to grasp and turn the lock.
The drawing of the three
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United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common