Which preposition to use with lets

in Occurrences 332%

Here and there a 'clearing' let in the sunlight, and the woodman's axe broke the forest stillness as he battled against the brave old trees.

into Occurrences 143%

Then the people were let into the yard to see Etim.

to Occurrences 42%

On one side of the court were the rooms for the patients, on the other nice rooms and small apartments which were let to invalids or old ladies, and which opened on a garden, really a park of thirteen or fourteen acres.

on Occurrences 30%

"Wal, after we got to the surface, the trout that was towin' me, seemed to let on an extra amount of steam for a mile or so, and let me say the way we went was a caution.

for Occurrences 29%

When last I heard of Studley Grange it was let for a term of years and Sir Henry had gone abroad.

at Occurrences 25%

He will have rooms to let at midsummer, by which time I hope my sister will be well enough to join me.

down Occurrences 21%

Sukey's thumb lifted the hammer of his gun, then he gazed on the agonized face of his enemy, and, the tears starting to his eyes, he let down the hammer.

out Occurrences 20%

But the Presbyterian cook, so sure of her theology and her knowledge of human nature, had no breakfast to cook for him the next day, for the ex-Premier kept his bed, and declined to see any one except his wife, whom he did not let out of his sight.

off Occurrences 9%

Could they or could they not let off their firecrackers?

from Occurrences 8%

The waste lands about the town being inclosed in the year 1800 were found to contain two hundred and eighty nine acres, which land now lets from thirty to fifty shillings per acre.

through Occurrences 7%

The thick glass roof lets through sufficient light for us to see by; it is .

in Occurrences 6%

The soul's dark cottage, battered and decayed, Lets in new light, through chinks that time has made: Stronger by weakness, wiser men become, As they draw near to their eternal home.

by Occurrences 5%

In five minutes the farmer is white in the face and imploring the Babe to let by-gones be by-gones.

of Occurrences 4%

Nay, then, what say you to letting of blood? DICER.

as Occurrences 2%

'Well, any one that would let as little swimming water as that stop them must be a heap sight sorry outfit,' remarked one-eyed Jim Reed, as he rode out of the river, dismounting to set his saddle forward and tighten his cinches, not noticing that this foreman heard him.

with Occurrences 2%

"Not at home," replied the singsong voice of Perkins, in answer to Bradford's demand for Miss Latham, Potts and Parker having already gone to open the Newport house for the renter, as a staff of servants was let with it, and then he added, as if conferring a favour, "and Mrs. Latham has gone on the coach to the station to meet some guests, the last 'ouse party before she sails.

himfor Occurrences 1%

Don't let himfor pity's sake, don't.

unto Occurrences 1%

With all convenient speed you can, flie from me That I may never see you; and that want Of means may be no let unto your journie, There are a hundred Crownes: you are at the door now, And so Farewell for ever.

up Occurrences 1%

There was no let up of the cheering now.

to Occurrences 1%

1st Q. Lets to the king, this madnesse may prooue, Though wilde a while, yet more true to thy loue.]

within Occurrences 1%

so far, I say, my breast Turns away from things of love, That the sovereign hand of Jove, Were it to attempt its best, Could no greater wonder work, Than that I, Daria, should So be changed in mind and mood As to let within me lurk Love's minutest, smallest seed: Only upon one condition Could I love, and that fruition Then would be my pride indeed.

Brandywine Occurrences 1%

For auld lang syne, my dear, &c. Let Brandywine his glory tell, And Monmouth loud proclaim; Let York in triumph proudly swell The measure of his fame.

into Occurrences 1%

And thus it needs must be; for seed conjoin'd Lets into nature's work the imperfect kind; But fire, the enlivener of the general frame, Is one, its operation still the same.

through Occurrences 1%

Or is it fortune's work, that in your head The curious net, that is for fancies spread, Lets through its meshes every meaner thought,

near Occurrences 1%

We found a house to let near the market, and took it.

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