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 Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)
She gave an askant look into it, and was silent.
From Hills of the Shatemuc by Warner, Susan
"Mamma," said she, her eyes cast down, her head askant like a shy bird's, "I am afraid I have a lover!"
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 by Various
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 Bate, John
"Not I," said Leicester, looking askant at the picture.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 106, August, 1866 by Various
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