Both Uses of
inquiry
in
Hard Times
- — To its striking Mrs. Sparsit — that he could be lurking for no good — To her calling Bitzer's attention to him, and their both taking notice of him — And to its appearing on inquiry to-day — that he was also noticed by the neighbours?'†
Chpt 2.8 *
- Sissy recommended that, to avoid making inquiries and attracting attention in the town, they should present themselves to pay at the door.†
Chpt 3.7
Definition:
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(inquiry) the act of asking a question or performing an investigation