askant
Example Sentences
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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
They looked with eyes askant at the mate and his three companions, but said nothing to them.
From Captain Mugford Our Salt and Fresh Water Tutors by W. Herbert Holloway
“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
"Has the Squire offered us a home?" she questioned eagerly, eyeing her daughter askant.
From The Night Riders A Thrilling Story of Love, Hate and Adventure, Graphically Depicting the Tobacco Uprising in Kentucky by Henry C. Wood
“No, not yet,” said Mrs Dean, who looked askant at the fresh-comer, and as if she did not approve of him.
From To The West by George Manville Fenn
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