askant
Example Sentences
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"Not I," said Leicester, looking askant at the picture.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 106, August, 1866 by Various
Lady Bassett drew back, and eyed her askant with amazement and terror.
From A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day by Reade, Charles
Can I dream of intruding upon a class of men who will ever look at me askant?
From Problematic Characters A Novel by Spielhagen, Friedrich
He looked askant at Monckton, and he showed the white of his eyes more and more.
From A Perilous Secret by Reade, Charles
"Has the Squire offered us a home?" she questioned eagerly, eyeing her daughter askant.
From The Night Riders A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, Graphically Depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky by Wood, Henry C.