They can get in the way

Usage examples of obstacles.

Juan -explained that there are entrances and exits in the energy flow of the universe and that, in the specific case of dreaming, there are seven entrances, experienced as obstacles, which sorcerers call the seven gates of dreaming.

I have meditated this journey ten years, in spite of all counsels and all obstacles - have you faith in my perseverance?

The animal is supported by the plant, man rides the animal, and the whole of humanity in space and time is an immense army galloping by the side of each of us, before and behind us, in a spirited charge which can upset all resistance, and leap many obstacles, perhaps even death.

The important goal of the project is to foster a deep sense of self worth and independence to enable them to overcome lifes obstacles without being tempted the turn back to the life they left.

As much by feel as eyes, he guided himself around these obstacles, until he was again on a straight path to the proud tree.

As he struggled against these new obstacles, the vines wrapped around his arms and legs, catching him in place.

Their pleas went ignored, so the people threw off their cruel gods and worked very hard under the harshest of obstacles to make Kanoli a garden.

There was little else he could do except face the obstacles when the time came.

The route was indefinitely prolonged owing to the insurmountable obstacles, huge blocks of granite, deep ravines, suspected lagoons, which obliged them to make a thousand detours.

The little party overcame many obstacles in crossing the plains in which the Hakarihoata Ranges rise.

On the whole, owing to the circuits, the obstacles, and the imperfect observations, the journey had been extended by fully one-fifth, and now that they had reached Mount Ikirangi, they were quite worn out.

Those gentlemen are not satisfied with following my master and suspecting his honour, but they must try to put obstacles in his way!

And now the course was a straight one, and Fix was no longer there to put obstacles in their way!

But hereafter I will do as much to keep obstacles out of his way as I have done up to this time to put them in his path.

The road, then, was quite clear of obstacles, and Phileas Fogg had but two things to fear-- an accident to the sledge, and a change or calm in the wind.