espial
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It was even possible, he thought, that, if she had not herself seen Cecily, some one in her employment had made the espial for her.
From The Emancipated by George Gissing
Secured from espial, absorbed in each other, they were able, thanks to the surrounding clamor of voices, to discuss their future plans with some degree of confidence.
From Fran by J. Breckenridge (John Breckenridge) Ellis
I saw not what was to be gained by any such long-range espial in the darkness.
From The Master of Appleby A Novel Tale Concerning Itself in Part with the Great Struggle in the Two Carolinas; but Chiefly with the Adventures Therein of Two Gentlemen Who Loved One and the Same Lady by Francis Lynde
Her system of espial is even more minute and irritating than that of Russia.
From The Destroyer A Tale of International Intrigue by Burton Egbert Stevenson
There is yet," he answered, having made espial; "for the attack goes but upon the street side, leaving the lane free.
From Idonia: A Romance of Old London by Arthur F. Wallis
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