askant
Example Sentences
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The actors gathered in groups and looked askant.
From Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time by Hazelton, George C.
When He provided none, they stopped speculating, and went on as sharply askant as hens at any smaller good pecks life might have for them.
From Jerome, A Poor Man A Novel by Freeman, Mary Eleanor Wilkins
"Not I," said Leicester, looking askant at the picture.
From The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 18, No. 106, August, 1866 by Various
“No, not yet,” said Mrs Dean, who looked askant at the fresh-comer, and as if she did not approve of him.
From To The West by Fenn, George Manville
"Up all night, I presume," eyeing him askant.
From Madeline Payne, the Detective's Daughter by Lynch, Lawrence L.
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