by-street
Example Sentences
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The outlook is about as inspiriting as that of a London by-street usually is.
From Dorrien of Cranston by Mitford, Bertram
“Or he may have fled,” said Utterson, and he turned to examine the door in the by-street.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
Mr. Enfield and the lawyer were on the other side of the by-street, but when they came abreast of the entry, the former lifted up his cane and pointed.
From The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 5 (of 25) by Stevenson, Robert Louis
The insurgents thought no more of a foe who had only retired out of sight down a by-street.
From My Lords of Strogue, Vol. II (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union by Wingfield, Lewis
So musing, Martin came to a by-street that divided two warehouses.
From Fire Mountain A Thrilling Sea Story by Springer, Norman
