askant
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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 Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman
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 W. Herbert Holloway
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 Brander Matthews
The actors gathered in groups and looked askant.
From Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time by George C. Hazelton
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 John Bate
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