askant
Example Sentences
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She gave an askant look into it, and was silent.
From Hills of the Shatemuc by Warner, Susan
Whilst he was walking to and fro, Crockston passed him several times, looking at him askant with a satisfied grin.
From The Blockade Runners by D'Anvers, N.
Spirituality does not light it; evanescent dreams are its oil-lamps, often with wick askant in the socket.
From The English Stage Being an Account of the Victorian Drama by Filon, Augustin
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
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
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