by-street
Example Sentences
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Probably, then, it would be in some by-street or alley.
From Chronicles of Martin Hewitt by Morrison, Arthur
He turned down a short and narrow by-street, with only room for a house or two, and they found themselves on the little common that is known as the Green of Cardyllion.
From Willing to Die by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
A turn to the right led through a small entry into a by-street which gave access to one of the main thoroughfares of the city.
From The Sailor by Snaith, J. C.
At home, in a quiet by-street of a village, the man had been a worthy carpenter, and, even bedevilled as he is, he shows some private virtues.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 18 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
I turned east again without knowing it, and it was quite dark when I passed along a sombre little by-street, ill lighted and empty.
From The Three Impostors or The Transmutations by Machen, Arthur
