"Latchstring" Example Sentences
1. I remember the days when the latchstring would always be hanging from the front door.
2. In those days, it was customary to keep the latchstring out for guests.
3. The old man was so hospitable, he always kept his latchstring out.
4. The latchstring of the door was always a symbol of welcome in their town.
5. People used to greet each other with a smile and an invitation to come in and pull the latchstring.
6. The guesthouse keeper always made sure to leave the latchstring out for visitors.
7. Many rural communities still believe in keeping the latchstring out as a sign of good faith.
8. The traveler's heart warmed at the sight of the dangling latchstring.
9. The house with the hanging latchstring was the only sign of civilization in miles.
10. The lonely traveler was grateful to see the hanging latchstring in the middle of nowhere.
11. The farmer was a sociable man and always kept the latchstring out for his friends.
12. Whenever there was trouble in the village, the latchstring would be taken in as a sign of mistrust.
13. It was a dangerous mistake to leave the latchstring out in bad neighborhoods.
14. The little girl was always happy to see the latchstring hanging low, a sign that her parents were home.
15. The charity organization relied on the kindness of strangers to leave their latchstring out for a night's shelter.
16. The hiker's tired feet quickened when she saw the inviting latchstring.
17. The old woman refused to let go of the latchstring, not wanting to let go of her past.
18. My grandmother always said that keeping the latchstring out was a sign of a good Christian home.
19. The mischievous child liked to play pranks by pulling on people's latchstrings and running away.
20. The actress was nervous when the paparazzi began pulling on her latchstring, trying to get an interview.
21. The writer used the metaphor of a hanging latchstring to symbolize the theme of hospitality in her novel.
22. As the sun set, the dying rays illuminated the latchstring, casting a warm glow in the room.
23. The burglar was caught because he couldn't resist the temptation of a hanging latchstring.
24. The doorman always kept a close eye on the latchstring, watching for suspicious activity.
25. The latchstring on the old mansion was the only thing the real estate agents had to offer as a selling point.
26. The hurricane had torn away the door and the latchstring was the only thing holding the house together.
27. The soldier walked past the hanging latchstring, longing for the warmth of his own home.
28. The glass door was decorated with an ornate latchstring, giving it a touch of elegance.
29. The house was abandoned, but the hanging latchstring hinted at a time when it was full of life.
30. The clink of the latch signaled the closing of a chapter in their lives, as the family pulled in the latchstring for the last time.
Common Phases
1. Pull the
latchstring to unlock the door;
2. Make sure the
latchstring is secured before leaving;
3. The
latchstring broke and the door wouldn't close;
4. She tied the
latchstring tightly to prevent intruders;
5. The old man always left his
latchstring out as a sign of welcome.