espial

Example Sentences

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So they held their peace, and arranged between them to keep her in watch and close espial, that they might catch her unawares.

From The Decameron, Volume II by Rigg, J. M. (James Macmullen)

Secured from espial, absorbed in each other, they were able, thanks to the surrounding clamor of voices, to discuss their future plans with some degree of confidence.

From Fran by Ellis, J. Breckenridge (John Breckenridge)

From his new point of espial Kent checked off the members of the party.

From The Grafters by Lynde, Francis

Thus urged by our despairing lord, we made Th’ espial.

From The Seven Plays in English Verse by Sophocles

How could he keep an espial on the house?

From Will Warburton by Gissing, George