askant

Example Sentences

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It was a community of men of the same mind who were even looked askant upon by the Government.

From Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel by Gottschall, Rudolf von

When He provided none, they stopped speculating, and went on as sharply askant as hens at any smaller good pecks life might have for them.

From Jerome, A Poor Man A Novel by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins

He saw Zalia look askant because he did not go on working and, to account for his resting, drew his whetstone from his trouser-pocket and began slowly to sharpen the sickle.

From The Path of Life by Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander

She gave an askant look into it, and was silent.

From Hills of the Shatemuc by Warner, Susan

Gew-gaws are pretty things to call forth the wonder of children and ignorant gazers; but the judicious pass them with an askant look and careless demeanour.

From Talkers With Illustrations by Bate, John