askant

Example Sentences

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"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

"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

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

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

From The Morgesons by Stoddard, Elizabeth

Lady Bassett drew back, and eyed her askant with amazement and terror.

From A Terrible Temptation A Story of To-Day by Reade, Charles