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
Here he found that another by-road or lane crossed his path, but there was no sign of any one passing; the cottage itself looked deserted.
From The Winning of the Golden Spurs by Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
We had left the gates of Aussolas about half-a-mile behind, when, at the corner of a by-road, Flurry pulled up.
From Humours of Irish Life by Various
Abreast of the windmill at Plumpton by-road they found dry going, which lasted for half a mile, and the increase of speed cheered even the despairing Pettitt.
From Sophia A Romance by Stanley John Weyman
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 Percy F. (Percy Francis) Westerman
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