All 11 Uses

inquire
in
The Scarlet Letter
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But now, should you go thither to seek him, you would inquire in vain for the Locofoco Surveyor.†
p. 9.9

inquire = ask about or look into something
"Wherefore dost thou desire it?" inquired Hester, shrinking, she hardly knew why, from this secret bond.†
p. 71.8 *

inquired = asked about or looked into
"Why dost thou smile so at me?" inquired Hester, troubled at the expression of his eyes.†
p. 72.7
"Is the worshipful Governor Bellingham within?" inquired Hester.†
p. 96.9
Methinks, gentlemen, we need inquire no further.†
p. 104.5

inquire = ask about or look into something
"You inquired of me, a little time agone," said he, at length, "my judgment as touching your health."†
p. 125.1

inquired = asked about or looked into
"Wilt thou stand here with mother and me, to-morrow noontide?" inquired Pearl.†
p. 141.8
"What does this sad little brook say, mother?" inquired she.†
p. 173.7
"And will he always keep his hand over his heart?" inquired Pearl.†
p. 198.3
The minister had inquired of Hester, with no little interest, the precise time at which the vessel might be expected to depart.†
p. 201.4
"What mean you?" inquired Hester, startled more than she permitted to appear.†
p. 219.2

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