All 3 Uses of
accost
in
Oliver Twist
- So, he spelt the bill through again, from beginning to end; and then, touching his fur cap in token of humility, accosted the gentleman in the white waistcoat.†
Chpt 3 *
- The conversation proceeded no farther at this time, for the Jew had returned home accompanied by Miss Betsy, and a gentleman whom Oliver had never seen before, but who was accosted by the Dodger as Tom Chitling; and who, having lingered on the stairs to exchange a few gallantries with the lady, now made his appearance.†
Chpt 18
- And beside him, white with rage or fear, or both, were the scowling features of the man who had accosted him in the inn-yard.†
Chpt 34
Definition:
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(accost) to approach aggressively or inappropriately