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
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.
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.
He looked askant at Monckton, and he showed the white of his eyes more and more.
From A Perilous Secret by Reade, Charles
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
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