In some instances indeed the monotony of their external appearance was broken by small shops, occupying the front of the principal houses, and let off separately; these were in some cases numerous enough to form a continuous façade to the street.
The balcony area is set up with punch bags for those who wish to let off steam or train for martial arts or boxing.
The chef's cooking let off a malodorous scent, causing some guests to lose their appetites.
Her brother Petya was upstairs too; with the man in attendance on him he was preparing fireworks to let off that night.
American ladies could jump through skylights, let off smoke bombs, and shimmy down walls, SAS style.