Sidled
[saɪdld]
Definition
(imp. & p. p.) of Sidle
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Examples
- Mother, interposed her son, always getting before her and pushing her back with one shoulder as she sidled at my guardian, WILL you hold your tongue? Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- He sidled in and out of a room, to take up the less space. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- We sidled toward the Piraeus--not running you understand, but only advancing with celerity. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- He shot a questioning glance at each of us, placed his shiny top-hat upon the sideboard, and with a slight bow sidled down into the nearest chair. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- He sidled into the parlour as soon as he was at liberty, and said to my aunt in his meekest manner: 'Well, ma'am, I am happy to congratulate you. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- Bar sidled up to prefer his politest inquiries in reference to the health of Mrs Bishop. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- The big constable, very hot and penitent, sidled into the room. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
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