8 uses
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Definition
to ask about or look into something
- "Madame?" she inquired a second time.2 — 1907 (91% in)
- Melissa inquired in a troubled voice.4 — 1909 (17% in)
- What question you ask?" she inquired of me, in a voice deep enough to be my husband's.4 — 1909 (39% in)
- I must inquire as to the whereabouts of our own Laura Hirtson, master's chambermaid, in service to Mrs. Watson.4 — 1909 (45% in)
- Who am I to inquire?4 — 1909 (59% in)
- Tina spoke to the Great Lady, inquiring after someone who might perform the seance.4 — 1909 (96% in)
- I inquired immediately what was ever the matter, and she would not speak to me until we found ourselves sequestered in my chambers, with the door fully bolted.7 — 1915-1916 (35% in)
- I inquired.7 — 1915-1916 (47% in)
There are no more uses of "inquire" in Rose Red.
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