askant
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"O, that's your ultimatum, is it, Mr. Joseph Surface?" said the lawyer, biting his nails fiercely, and looking askant at his ally, with angry eyes.
From Birds of Prey by M. E. (Mary Elizabeth) Braddon
"But," said D'Artagnan, looking askant at Brienne, "you do not know perhaps, monsieur, that I have the privilege of entrée anywhere, and at any hour."
From The Vicomte de Bragelonne Or Ten Years Later being the completion of "The Three Musketeers" And "Twenty Years After" by Alexandre Dumas père
“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 George Manville Fenn
This was because he had supposed that a look of hers askant had rested on a knife upon the table within reach.
From When Ghost Meets Ghost by William Frend De Morgan
Yet he boldly enters your presence, sits by your side, looks you askant in the face, asks you questions, communicates information, and feigns himself your friend and the friend of everybody.
From Talkers With Illustrations by John Bate
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