in the way of vs toward

in the way of

• In or into a position of being likely to obtain, to attain, or to achieve. 

• Similar to; as an instance of; as a kind of. 

• In relation to; in connection with; with respect to. 

toward

• For the purpose of attaining (an aim). 

• In relation to (someone or something). 

• In the direction of. 

• Located close to; near (a time or place). 

• Yielding, pliant; docile; ready or apt to learn; not froward.