askant

Example Sentences

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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 De Morgan, William Frend

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.

Lady Bassett drew back, and eyed her askant with amazement and terror.

From A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day by Reade, Charles

He looked askant at Monckton, and he showed the white of his eyes more and more.

From A Perilous Secret by Reade, Charles

The actors gathered in groups and looked askant.

From Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time by Hazelton, George C.