byroad

Example Sentences

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He therefore struck off by a byroad and, travelling slowly along, turned off two hours later to a farmhouse, the lights from which had made him aware of its proximity.

From With Frederick the Great A Story of the Seven Years' War by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

There are fine merry fellows, full of mirth and shrewdly minted observation, who will not abide by one topic, who must always be lashing out upon some new byroad, snatching at every bush they pass.

From Mince Pie by Morley, Christopher

Without further parley I left him, and set off along the byroad, scarce giving a glance to the poor dog limping painfully towards the inn.

From Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow by Strang, Herbert

It cleared the suburbs, and, striking into a byroad that traversed the chapparal, arrived at a lone rancho, the same where Rosita had been taken before—for it was Josefa who again carried her away.

From The White Chief A Legend of Northern Mexico by Evans, L.

The Signal Section went astray and remained silently on a byroad while their officer reconnoitred.

From Adventures of a Despatch Rider by Watson, William Henry Lowe