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At any rate, he produced results the very reverse of what he intended; Tony became more cautious, Lettice looked at himself with half-questioning eyes.…

From The Wave An Egyptian Aftermath by Blackwood, Algernon

He moved a step backward and looked in a half-questioning way at the silent group in front.

From Jewel Weed by Fisher, Harrison

Susan gave his clean-shaven, clear- skinned face many a half-questioning look as she sat beside him on the boat.

From Saturday's Child by Norris, Kathleen Thompson

There was a suggestion of a pause, and a sly, half-questioning glance; but at the absolute non-committalism of the other's face, the narrator went on hastily.

From The Road to Understanding by Porter, Eleanor H. (Eleanor Hodgman)

"You seem rather troubled and as if something were the matter," said Bessie, simply, but in half-questioning tones, thus opening the door for confidence if Lena wished to give it.

From Bessie Bradford's Prize by Mathews, Joanna H. (Joanna Hooe)