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Inquired in sentence

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'Oh, you quiz--I know what you were going to say.''What?' inquired Mr. Tupman, who had not precisely made up his mind to say anything at all.
'Contemplating the scene?' inquired the dismal man.
'He don't shy, does he?' inquired Mr. Pickwick.
'All right?' inquired Mr. Pickwick, with an inward presentiment that it was all wrong.
'What are they talking about?' inquired the old lady of one of her granddaughters, in a very audible voice; for, like many deaf people, she never seemed to calculate on the possibility of other persons hearing what she said herself.
'Can you one?' inquired the old lady.
The old gentleman having concluded his dictation, and Mr. Snodgrass having returned his note-book to his pocket, Mr. Pickwick said--'Excuse me, sir, for making the remark on so short an acquaintance; but a gentleman like yourself cannot fail, I should think, to have observed many scenes and incidents worth recording, in the course of your experience as a minister of the Gospel.''I have witnessed some certainly,' replied the old gentleman, 'but the incidents and characters have been of a homely and ordinary nature, my sphere of action being so very limited.''You did make some notes, I think, about John Edmunds, did you not?' inquired Mr. Wardle, who appeared very desirous to draw his friend out, for the edification of his new visitors.
'What are these lads for?' inquired Mr. Pickwick abruptly.
'To what?' inquired Mr. Pickwick.
'Won't it go?' inquired Mr. Pickwick.
'Are you faint?' inquired the anxious Rachael.
'Are you a cricketer?' inquired Mr. Wardle of the marksman.
He felt the delicacy of his situation, and modestly replied, 'No.''Are you, sir?' inquired Mr. Snodgrass.
'You have played it, sir?' inquired Mr. Wardle, who had been much amused by his loquacity.
'Warm!--red hot--scorching--glowing.Played a match once--single wicket--friend the colonel--Sir Thomas Blazo--who should get the greatest number of runs.--Won the toss--first innings--seven o'clock A.m.--six natives to look out--went in; kept in--heat intense--natives all fainted--taken away--fresh half-dozen ordered--fainted also--Blazo bowling--supported by two natives--couldn't bowl me out--fainted too--cleared away the colonel--wouldn't give in--faithful attendant--Quanko Samba--last man left--sun so hot, bat in blisters, ball scorched brown--five hundred and seventy runs--rather exhausted-- Quanko mustered up last remaining strength--bowled me out-- had a bath, and went out to dinner.''And what became of what's-his-name, Sir?' inquired an old gentleman.
'Have you just come here, sir?' inquired Mr. Tupman, with a piercing look.
'is anything the matter?' inquired the three ladies.
Pickwick's friend, Mr. Jingle, come 'pon --little visit.''Is anything the matter with Mr. Snodgrass, Sir?' inquired Emily, with great anxiety.
'Hadn't they better go to bed, ma'am?' inquired Emma.
'What do you think I see in this very arbour last night?' inquired the boy.
'How did I do it?' he inquired.
'The kitchen chimney ain't a-fire, is it, Emma?' inquired the old lady.
inquired Mr. Pickwick.
'What's the matter?' inquired Mr. Pickwick.
'How long is it since a post-chaise went through here?' inquired Mr. Wardle.
'Or two hours?' inquired the post--boy on the wheeler.
'Lady and gentleman?' inquired Wardle, almost breathless with impatience.
'How far is it to the next stage?' inquired Mr. Wardle, of one of the boys.
'What do they do?' inquired the gentleman.
'Can't--can't we be married before to-morrow morning?' inquired Rachael.
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