askant

Example Sentences

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

From A Perilous Secret by Reade, Charles

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 Holloway, W. Herbert

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

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

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

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