1 The Emperor now sent another officer of his court to see how the men were getting on, and to ascertain whether the cloth would soon be ready.
Andersen's Fairy Tales By Hans Christian AndersenContext Highlight In THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES 2 Dantes wished to ascertain whether his neighbor had really ceased to work.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 15. Number 34 and Number 27. 3 Neither had he neglected to ascertain the name of the piece to be played that night at the Teatro Argentino, and also what performers appeared in it.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 34. The Colosseum. 4 Well, sir, by the help of two signs, with which I will acquaint you presently, you may ascertain with perfect certainty that my grandfather is still in the full possession of all his mental faculties.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 59. The Will. 5 This was all the visitor wished to ascertain, or, rather, all the Englishman appeared to know.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 69. The Inquiry. 6 I remember well that the oars made no noise whatever in striking the water, and when I leaned over to ascertain the cause I saw that they were muffled with the sashes of our Palikares.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 77. Haidee. 7 Monte Cristo was eager to ascertain the strength and number of his enemies.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 82. The Burglary. 8 Danglars looked at him askance, as though to ascertain whether he spoke seriously.
The Count of Monte Cristo By Alexandre DumasContext Highlight In Chapter 104. Danglars Signature. 9 Every effort should be made to find the secretary, Stangerson, and to ascertain some particulars of the habits of the deceased.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER VI. TOBIAS GREGSON SHOWS WHAT HE CAN DO 10 Yes; there is a point which I wish to ascertain.
A Study In Scarlet By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In PART I: CHAPTER VI. TOBIAS GREGSON SHOWS WHAT HE CAN DO 11 It was not difficult to ascertain the condition and character of one of these personages.
12 The attendant stooped over the bed, to ascertain; and nodded in the affirmative.
13 Looking cautiously round, to ascertain that they were not overheard, the two hags cowered nearer to the fire, and chuckled heartily.
14 She would do it, urged Mr. Bumble; first looking round to ascertain that his partner had left the room.
15 The boy crept along under the bank to ascertain from the nature of the proceedings if it would be prudent to interrupt so splendid a creature as Miss Eustacia on his poor trivial account.
Return of the Native By Thomas HardyContext Highlight In BOOK 1: 8 Those Who Are Found Where There Is Said to Be Nobody