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espial
[ ih-spahy-uhl ]
noun
- the act of spying.
- the act of keeping watch; observation.
espial
/ ɪˈspaɪəl /
noun
- the act or fact of being seen or discovered
- the act of noticing
- the act of spying upon; secret observation
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Example Sentences
He remembered his reluctant consent to McCloskey's proposal touching the espial upon Hallock, and was sorry he had given it.
"I infer nothing; I act," said Peter, turning to look out his place of espial.
At the moment of my espial, Cornwallis was speaking, and I drew back to listen, well enough content to be in earshot.
Master Alwyn, forgive me; but can I forgive thee so readily for thy espial of my handiwork, without license or leave?
She did not intend an espial upon Anthony; the question was born of pain and bewilderment.
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