My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate - that's my philosophy. From LearnThat.org. [Thornton Wilder (1897-1975), American playwright & novelist.]
If you doubt my word inquire of Mr Sidney or Lady Mary. '. From Wordnik.com. [Penshurst Castle In the Days of Sir Philip Sidney] Reference
"Of what would my sweet cousin inquire?" asked Murray, partaking her agitation. From Wordnik.com. [The Scottish Chiefs] Reference
"My dear sir – you are the most extraordinary – may I again inquire your reasons?". From Wordnik.com. [John Halifax, Gentleman] Reference
Any knowledge that I inquire is from the limited public sources that the APD can't suppress or intimidate. From Wordnik.com. [City of Aurora's Labor Union Negotiations Continue with Mixed Progress, Complaints and Counter-Complaints] Reference
I was instructed to inquire from the German Government as to whether a German submarine had sunk the Sussex. From Wordnik.com. [My Four Years in Germany]
That’s entirely up to the producer and calling the producer to inquire is not usually a good idea. From Wordnik.com. [How to prepare an author for an interview « The Book Publicity Blog] Reference
Hey while you're at it maybe you can "inquire" of them too. From Wordnik.com. [Columbus Visit] Reference
You are right...white students are more likely to "inquire" to their professors/instructors as to why they got a B or a C in a class. From Wordnik.com. [Advocacy on Behalf of Students of Color] Reference
'Alas, poor moth! must we again inquire which is the more fatal -- weakness or wickedness?. From Wordnik.com. [The Dynamiter] Reference
"Go round at once to Doctor Green," she said; "and if he isn't in inquire which is the nearest. From Wordnik.com. [Esther Waters] Reference
But what shall be said of the ostler who doesn't know -- won't even 'inquire' whether -- the horse HAS been stolen, grand-papa? ". From Wordnik.com. [Zuleika Dobson, or, an Oxford love story] Reference
It's never wrong to inquire about a child's welfare. From Wordnik.com. [Old Too Soon, Wise Too Late?] Reference
I can tell by their tone what they will inquire about. From Wordnik.com. [Don't Be Fooled By The Little Knit Cap] Reference
More than 100,000 inquire about agency jobs every year. From Wordnik.com. [A Tour Through 'Hell Week'] Reference
We have had many readers inquire about GPS devices for golfing. From Wordnik.com. [Fore! Taking a swing at using GPS for golf] Reference
Once again, I'm loath to inquire about reservations and disappointment. From Wordnik.com. [A Long Wait for a Long Drive] Reference
If shopping for a new vehicle, inquire about available pet travel aids. From Wordnik.com. [Road trip tips for traveling with your dog] Reference
He wanted to inquire whether that was also Ms. Currie's recollection. From Wordnik.com. [The White House Rebuttal] Reference
The Third Degree Don't be afraid to inquire how your salon cleans its tools. From Wordnik.com. [The Five Secrets of Salon Safety] Reference
I inquire about his decision the day before to postpone a vote on a reform bill. From Wordnik.com. [Why is Barney Frank So Effing Mad?] Reference
He asked another aide to inquire about whether he could head up a union organization. From Wordnik.com. [Janan Hanna: Blago: The Lawyers Made Me Do It] Reference
Army Intelligence Center spokesperson Tanja Linton said she would go away and inquire. From Wordnik.com. [Abu Ghraib And Beyond] Reference
No one thought to inquire why Jesica's name hadn't been on the list in the first place. From Wordnik.com. ['A Tragic Error'] Reference
Many people find this intangible but it is in our nature to inquire about our existence. From Wordnik.com. [Wired Top Stories] Reference
"Did you ever hear about me?" he would inquire, proclaiming that a government conspiracy was out to get him. From Wordnik.com. [The Loner: Inside The Mind And Motive Of The Capitol Gunman] Reference
Headquarters cabled the operators on the ground to inquire what steps were being taken to safeguard the cash. From Wordnik.com. [A Street Fight] Reference
Also, inquire about discounts for good driving, security systems, or putting all of your insurance with one carrier. From Wordnik.com. [Getting Out From Under] Reference
At dinner, he would inquire about the meaning of a word, and ask that his parents stop the meal to check the dictionary. From Wordnik.com. [One Nation, Under... Who?] Reference
Our best hope to prevent the misuse of science is to create a culture where there is freedom to inquire and publish freely. From Wordnik.com. [Periscope] Reference
Journalists unanimously reject that premise, insisting that they be judged on what they publish, not what they inquire about. From Wordnik.com. [Beneath The Waves] Reference
Another "hole" in his schedule (for debate prep, it turned out) prompted a reporter to inquire if Bradley had had another episode. From Wordnik.com. [Smiles And Sharp Elbows] Reference
"Is this another Ukrainian urinal incident?" he would sarcastically inquire when some alarming but shaky intelligence came across his desk. From Wordnik.com. [The New Age of Terror] Reference
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