1 Perhaps curiosity might have conquered resentment, if Beth had not been there to inquire and receive a glowing description of the play.
2 Amy arranged her bower, put on her best white frock, smoothed her curls, and sat down to draw under the honeysuckle, hoping someone would see and inquire who the young artist was.
3 I believe they would have procured his dismissal if the Department had not sent you over to inquire into it, and if you had not been so kindly disposed and helpful to him.
4 , at the post-office there; you can go and inquire in about a week after you send your letter, if any are come, and act accordingly.
5 Go up to that man, and inquire if Mr. Rochester be at home.
6 The officer was the very Mr. Denny concerning whose return from London Lydia came to inquire, and he bowed as they passed.
7 He was then, he said, on his way to Longbourn on purpose to inquire after her.
8 After breakfast, the girls walked to Meryton to inquire if Mr. Wickham were returned, and to lament over his absence from the Netherfield ball.
9 At length, however, his civility was so far awakened as to inquire of Elizabeth after the health of her family.
10 She longed to inquire of the housekeeper whether her master was really absent, but had not the courage for it.
11 She then proceeded to inquire into the measures which her father had intended to pursue, while in town, for the recovery of his daughter.
12 This was Zillah, the stout housewife; who at length issued forth to inquire into the nature of the uproar.
13 Mr. Linton was a magistrate, and though he had fifty wives dead, he should inquire into this.
14 Cathy stole to his room to inquire how he was; he had fallen asleep.
15 Having rested awhile, I directed my servant to inquire the way to the village; and, with great fatigue to our beasts, we managed the distance in some three hours.