All 14 Uses of
inquire
in
The Phantom Tollbooth
- "What kind of a place is Expectations'?" inquired Milo, unable to see the humor and feeling very doubtful of the little man's sanity.†
p. 19.4 *inquired = asked about or looked into
- "flow much are these?" he inquired, and when the man whispered the answer he quickly put them back on the shelf and started to walk on.†
p. 47.9
- limy?" inquired Milo, looking the same way.†
p. 96.5
- "How are you?" inquired the man, who looked exactly like the giant.†
p. 111.7
- "What did they do?" the Humbug inquired, suddenly taking an interest in things.†
p. 118.6
- At the same time the door flew open, and from the dark interior a hoarse voice inquired, "Have you ever heard a whole set of dishes dropped from the ceiling onto a hard stone floor?"†
p. 133.5
- "Have you ever heard a blindfolded octopus unwrap a cellophane-covered bathtub?" he inquired again as the air was filled with a loud, crinkling, snapping sound.†
p. 135.5
- "Have you ever heard the wonderful silence just before the dawn?" she inquired.†
p. 151.6
- Milo inquired.†
p. 155.2
- "What's a Dodecahedron?" inquired Milo, who was barely able to pronounce the strange word.†
p. 173.1
- "Has Azaz agreed to it?" the Mathemagician inquired.†
p. 199.9
- "And how's the faithful dog?" he inquired, giving Tock three or four strong and friendly pats.†
p. 209.3
- "I wonder if you could spare me a little of your time," he inquired politely, "and help with a few small jobs?"†
p. 209.5
- "Can you carry us all?" inquired the hug.†
p. 236.2
Definition:
to ask about or look into something