byroad

Example Sentences

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It was a mere byroad, and as once out of the main road they were for the present safe from pursuit, they now suffered the horses to break into a walk.

From The Cornet of Horse A Tale of Marlborough's Wars by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)

At first I think somewhat strange, but soon I see that there be only one such byroad.

From Dracula by Stoker, Bram

She heard the pleasant rustle of quick steps in the fallen leaves that carpeted the byroad.

From The Conflict by Phillips, David Graham

At Purfleet, on a byroad, I came across just such a place as seemed to be required, and where was displayed a dilapidated notice that the place was for sale.

From Dracula by Stoker, Bram

The party stopped at a small tavern on a byroad in Virginia, to rest the horses.

From Hero Stories from American History For Elementary Schools by Blaisdell, Albert F.