by-street
Example Sentences
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My destination was in a by-street in a mean, rickety building.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 13 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
Beyond there was nothing but darkness, an unlighted by-street, not more than two or three yards in width.
From Held by Chinese Brigands by Strang, Herbert
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
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
"What ails thee, Skirmen?" he inquired, stopping his horse in a by-street.
From The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance by Ingemann, Bernhard Severin
