askant

Example Sentences

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“I’ll see about that,” said Richard, rubbing his hands, and giving a look askant at the vicar, who stood perfectly silent.

From The Parson O' Dumford by Fenn, George Manville

But the good folk of Kilfinane eye us terribly askant, or, to be more literally exact, do not eye us at all; at least, their eyes betray "no speculation."

From Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81. by Becker, Bernard H.

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

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

"Up all night, I presume," eyeing him askant.

From Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter by Lynch, Lawrence L.