askant

Example Sentences

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"Was no one mentioned beside Thor's children and myself?" asked the priest, looking askant at Balder as he spoke.

From Idolatry A Romance by Hawthorne, Julian

"Mamma," said she, her eyes cast down, her head askant like a shy bird's, "I am afraid I have a lover!"

From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 14, No. 84, October, 1864 by Various

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

While appearing to listen to Adelaide, her eyes wandered over me with speculation askant in them.

From The Morgesons by Stoddard, Elizabeth

“I’ll see about that,” said Richard, rubbing his hands, and giving a look askant at the vicar, who stood perfectly silent.

From The Parson O' Dumford by Fenn, George Manville