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)

You ran a very great risk, dear, when you went into that byroad and were attacked by those fierce dogs.

From Betty Vivian A Story of Haddo Court School by Meade, L. T.

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

Along every high road, footpath, and byroad came horses and riders of various sorts and sizes, walking or jogging along towards the central point.

From Pixie O'Shaughnessy by Groome, William H. C.

We had come to the point where this byroad branches off from the main highway when we heard the clatter of horses' hoofs behind us.

From Micah Clarke His Statement as made to his three grandchildren Joseph, Gervas and Reuben During the Hard Winter of 1734 by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir