espial
Example Sentences
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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
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
Imperious Norman, that's a modern trial That's always being argued more or less; The Press keeps now such vigilant espial On every grasping would-be public plunderer.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, February 27, 1892 by Various
Some regarded it as an act of espial, and much foolish talk arose about the covenanters and persecution and martyrdom.
From Malcolm by George MacDonald
His rat-tat-tat brought to the door a thin yellow face, cautious in espial, through the narrow opening.
From Will Warburton by George Gissing
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