askant

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As he walked over to it he nodded to half a score of acquaintances, some of whom looked askant at his companion, and exchanged whispered comments after he had passed.

From Vignettes of Manhattan; Outlines in Local Color by Matthews, Brander

Gew-gaws are pretty things to call forth the wonder of children and ignorant gazers; but the judicious pass them with an askant look and careless demeanour.

From Talkers With Illustrations by Bate, John

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

From A Perilous Secret by Reade, Charles

The actors gathered in groups and looked askant.

From Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time by Hazelton, George C.

"But," said D'Artagnan, looking askant at Brienne, "you do not know perhaps, monsieur, that I have the privilege of entrée anywhere, and at any hour."

From The Vicomte de Bragelonne Or Ten Years Later being the completion of "The Three Musketeers" And "Twenty Years After" by Dumas père, Alexandre