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Laterally; obliquely; in the direction of the side.

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  1. adv. Laterally; obliquely; in the direction of the side.
  2. adv. On the side; as, to lay a thing sidelong.
  3. a. Lateral; oblique; not being directly in front; as, a sidelong glance.
  4. adj. (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
  5. adj. situated at or extending to the side
  6. adj. inclining or directed to one side
  7. adv. on the side
  8. adv. with the side toward someone or something
  9. adv. to, toward or at one side
  10. 1. Laterally; obliquely; in the direction of the side. 2. On the side; as, to lay a thing sidelong. Note: [See Sideling, adv. ] Evelyn. Lateral; oblique; not being directly in front; as, a sidelong glance. The bashful virgin's sidelong looks of love. Goldsmith.
  11. Lateral; oblique; not being directly in front; as, a sidelongglance.The bashful virgin's sidelong looks of love. Goldsmith.
  12. r:23/j:77 s. inclining or directed to one side r. on the side r. with the side toward someone or something