askant
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Lady Bassett drew back, and eyed her askant with amazement and terror.
From A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day by Charles Reade
Barbara turned grave directly; he eyed her askant, and saw the random shot had gone home.
From International Short Stories English by Various
He saw Zalia look askant because he did not go on working and, to account for his resting, drew his whetstone from his trouser-pocket and began slowly to sharpen the sickle.
From The Path of Life by Alexander Teixeira de Mattos
Whilst he was walking to and fro, Crockston passed him several times, looking at him askant with a satisfied grin.
From The Blockade Runners by N. D'Anvers
"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
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