by-road
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of by-road
Example Sentences
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At first I think somewhat strange, but soon I see that there be only one such by-road.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
Our humble abode lay about a mile on the by-road from Rake to Midhurst, and homewards we stepped, our thick-soled shoes ringing on the frosty road.
From A Lad of Grit A Story of Adventure on Land and Sea in Restoration Times by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)
Up the road about five miles, turn down a by-road on the right; there's a row of poplars on one side; you can't miss it.
From A Hero of Li?ge by Strang, Herbert
Let's hope that before any message they send can take effect we shall have reached that by-road.
From A Hero of Li?ge by Strang, Herbert
Gaining the high road, there was the white gate opening on to the by-road through the park, the scene of the gnu adventure.
From The Red Derelict by Mitford, Bertram
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