half-questioning
- a word derived from questioning.
Example Sentences
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And for the whole evening, and again next morning until he left the house, she managed to keep him in the only half-questioning belief that nothing was the matter.
From The Real Adventure by Crosby, Raymond Moreau
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
The last words were put in a half-questioning form to me, rather taking for granted that I would readily do what was requested.
From Daisy by Warner, Susan
"You would want a place fit for a lady?" he said, in a half-questioning tone, and with a glance at my silk dress.
From The Doctor's Dilemma by Stretton, Hesba
Again a peculiar, half-questioning expression shaded the poet's eyes, while furtively he regarded the young man.
From The Lady of the Mount by Isham, Frederic Stewart
