askant
Example Sentences
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As he walked over to it he nodded to half a score of acquaintances, some of whom looked askant at his companion, and exchanged whispered comments after he had passed.
From Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color by Matthews, Brander
“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
I glanced at him askant, my boy, and says I, innocently, "I see a still better reason for your clothing yourself for battle in newspapers."
From The Orpheus C. Kerr Papers. Series 3 by Newell, Robert H.
He looked askant at Monckton, and he showed the white of his eyes more and more.
From A Perilous Secret by Reade, Charles
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
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