Advances are made by answering questions. Discoveries are made by questioning answers. From LearnThat.org. [Bernard Haisch, Source: http://www.calphysics.org/]
An answering glance. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
Noun : He sent an answer to my letter promptly. ,a singing group that tried to be the French answer to the Beatles. ,The answer was a volley of fire. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used without object) : He answered with a nod. The champion answered with a right to the jaw. ,I will answer for his safety. ,His cane answered for a baseball bat. ,The prisoner answered to the description issued by the police. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used with object) : to answer a person; to answer a question. ,Answer the doorbell. We answered their goal with two quick goals of our own. ,This will answer the purpose. ,This dog answers your description. ,I would like to answer your request but am unable to do so. From Dictionary.com.
"That is what you call answering, avowing that there is nothing to answer.". From Wordnik.com. [En Route] Reference
There was no hesitation in answering this invitation. From Wordnik.com. [Our Little Canadian Cousin] Reference
I have no need to hesitate in answering that question. From Wordnik.com. [Canada and the Empire] Reference
I have no hesitation in answering, it is the British Empire. From Wordnik.com. [Empire Building] Reference
Sorry late in answering, but I was in Mexico City for 5 days. From Wordnik.com. [Need information on Riberas del Pilar..please] Reference
Dearest Mary - I have been long in answering your dear Letter. From Wordnik.com. [New Letters and Memorials of Jane Welsh Carlyle] Reference
A word answering to an executioner, a whipper, among the Rabbins. From Wordnik.com. [From the Talmud and Hebraica] Reference
Thanks very much Greg for your time in answering these questions. From Wordnik.com. [Greg Bear Interview | SciFi UK Review] Reference
"I called the answering service of the doctor," the employee said. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 30, 2002] Reference
I think asking those questions is the first step in answering them. From Wordnik.com. [Whew!] Reference
I was wondering if you'd be interested in answering a few questions. From Wordnik.com. [...And Then I'll Shut Up] Reference
In fact, most doctors who use email take their time in answering it. From Wordnik.com. [Medpundit] Reference
Since it's been a whole hour since they called the answering machine. From Wordnik.com. [From Doghouse to White House; American Dog Changes Too] Reference
Many thanks to all of you for your patience in answering my question. From Wordnik.com. [Car insurance questions--please help!] Reference
I suspect the reason you dodge answering is simply because you cannot. From Wordnik.com. [Sex and the single Marvel super heroine | Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources – Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment] Reference
"I suspect the reason you dodge answering is simply because you cannot". From Wordnik.com. [Sex and the single Marvel super heroine | Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources – Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment] Reference
Many generations have used that sentence in answering the obvious question. From Wordnik.com. [A Norseman Died in Ontario 900 Years Ago] Reference
Canada has determined to share in answering that challenge of force by force. From Wordnik.com. [Guarding Our Heritage] Reference
A big thank you to all who have been so helpful in answering my questions. rickc. From Wordnik.com. [Late arrival] Reference
And I guess you just do the best you can in answering their never ending questions. From Wordnik.com. [A picture’s worth a 1000 words @ Attack of the Redneck Mommy] Reference
Let us not get caught in answering the all-encompassing question of the need for anger. From Wordnik.com. [Swati Desai, Ph.D., LCSW: To Be or Not to Be -- Angry!] Reference
(U) COMMENTS: Source was illiterate and seemed somewhat slow in answering all questions. From Wordnik.com. [DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE REPORT] Reference
'You will, I am sure, readily understand the difficulty I feel in answering your letter. From Wordnik.com. [Gilbert and Sullivan] Reference
In any case your database will definitely be useful in answering those kinds of questions. From Wordnik.com. [The RAISE Project] Reference
Brown also lied about the evacuation times in answering questions from Rep. Rogers (R-KY). From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » BREAKING: Brown Falsely Smears Blanco Under Oath] Reference
The opening weekend is only the first step, but it's a vital one in answering these questions. From Wordnik.com. [Weighing The ‘Avatar’ Weekend Box Office Possibilities » MTV Movies Blog] Reference
With eyes downcast he takes the call answering with the simple word "na'am" (or yes) in Arabic. From Wordnik.com. [American Bedu] Reference
So in answering someone who called him on being extremely petty, he accuses them of being petty. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » A Challenge To Jonah Goldberg] Reference
But the only way we know for sure is that we called the answering machine last night and it answered. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Oct 24, 2007] Reference
"Why don't you call your answering machine," I replied, "and check my message?". From Wordnik.com. [Wild Dreams of Reality, 9] Reference
Keith looked from Ranger to Inquisitor and back, his expression answering Medart's question before he spoke. From Wordnik.com. [The Alembic Plot A Terran Empire novel] Reference
Greenland at 73 degrees, and gave it a name answering to the hopes he entertained, in calling it Cape Hold with Hope. From Wordnik.com. [Celebrated Travels and Travellers Part I. The Exploration of the World] Reference
For today's decision makers, UM is the preferred solution for telephone call answering and voice messages in most enterprises. From Wordnik.com. [WHAT REALLY HAPPENED] Reference
It may be stated at this point that the two plugs of an associated pair are commonly referred to as the answering and calling plugs. From Wordnik.com. [Cyclopedia of Telephony & Telegraphy Vol. 1 A General Reference Work on Telephony, etc. etc.] Reference
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