The work of rescue was greatly impeded by the selfishness of residents.

He knew the road too well to be impeded by the darkness.

The cortege, impeded by the throng, moved slowly toward the imperial palace.

Found the river beyond this place much narrowed and impeded by rocks.

All their efforts at gaiety were impeded by the inertia of fear.

It lay through dense forest, impeded by fallen trees and thick undergrowth.

S. We were afterwards considerably embarrassed and impeded by very lofty mountains.

Commerce, like industry, was subject to restrictions and impeded by antiquated customs.

Movement by land was impeded by mountains, deserts, forests, swamps, water courses.

He found his way impeded by crowds in front of the newspaper offices.

Their march became more and more impeded by the number of their wounded.

The settlement of this Territory was greatly impeded by Indian hostilities.

The diligence of Niebuhr, though often impeded by illness, was immense.

Darby's perceptions being much impeded by the smoke, he hastily approached the door.

Meade's army was also greatly impeded by circumstances beyond human control.

On resuming their voyage, their course was again impeded by a British squadron.