sidle
verb (used without object)
to move sideways or obliquely.
was sidling
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past progressiveof sidle.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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The Wart’s heart was thumping, and now the Colonel was sidling toward him along the perch.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
You didn't think—say, you didn't think I was sidling up to her, or anything like that?
From The Return of Blue Pete by Luke Allan
His manners, so far, had been those of a perfect gentleman, and were in marked contrast to those of Miss Sally's cob, who was sidling, hopping, and snatching unappeasably at his bit.
From Some Experiences of an Irish R.M. by Martin Ross
The next-door neighbor, by way of reply, called out to a quiet elderly gentleman who was sidling unobtrusively about, "Duke, are there any particularly snug corners in your house?"
From Dolly Dialogues by Anthony Hope
The Happy Family squirmed guiltily and made way for Applehead, who was sidling toward the open door, his face showing alarming symptoms of apoplexy.
From The Heritage of the Sioux by B. M. Bower
