| 单词 | inquisitively |
| 例句 | Men hurrying by stopped to stare inquisitively before moving on, idlers stood or sat around lazily indulging their curiosity. Nectar in a Sieve 1954-01-01T00:00:00Z And the lad opened his eyes inquisitively to his father. The Good Earth 1931-03-02T00:00:00Z On a previous visit, she had pushed it inquisitively into the cigar cutter, and had lost about an eighth of an inch of it. Cheaper by the Dozen 1948-01-01T00:00:00Z A few helicopters came and hovered inquisitively round the tower. Brave New World 1932-01-01T00:00:00Z A large orange fish came to nose her fingers inquisitively. Tiger, Tiger 2004-10-04T00:00:00Z She turns her head to the side inquisitively over her tall pile of books. Hurricane Child 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z He trotted over to Percy and nuzzled his face, then turned his head inquisitively toward Piper and Jason. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z He turned from currying one of the horses and looked at her inquisitively. Ash 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z In one image, there are technically three Alvisas; one peers over a shower ledge to regard another, who is staring inquisitively at her reflection in the mirror. The Double Vision of Alicia Rodriguez Alvisa 2019-11-17T05:00:00Z Kerry Washington shifted a bit on the cozy couch we were sharing in her dressing room at the Booth Theater, her eyes trained inquisitively on mine. Kerry Washington Has Something to Fear 2018-10-24T04:00:00Z Cullberg Ballet, from Sweden, is made up of some rather extraordinary bodies, but in Ms. Hay’s work, they look no more or no less than candidly, inquisitively human. Review: This Sublime New Dance Work Embraces Wonder 2016-10-07T04:00:00Z Before a recent performance by the electronic duo Gold Panda, from nearby Essex, young people in plaid vests, zebra-print onesies and ankle boots gazed inquisitively at an exhibition of typography, partly inspired by landscape paintings. Overnighter: Norwich, England ? a Getaway for Book Lovers 2011-01-21T19:55:00Z As she sang, she stared inquisitively at the house: really stared, as in “it’s not polite to stare.” C?cile McLorin Salvant Wins Monk Jazz Competition 2010-10-05T07:03:00Z We didn't get much passing trade – Pied Bull Yard is an end destination – but now and again someone would pop their head through the door inquisitively. A fond farewell to secondhand bookshops 2011-03-09T13:20:55Z You’re from China?” one of the girls asked in a tone that wasn’t racist but inquisitively earnest. The Chinese home I never knew 2016-01-01T05:00:00Z In her fiction Robinson knits narratively; in her essays rhetorically, inquisitively, at times polemically, but rarely autobiographically. Democracy’s Fierce Defender 2018-03-09T05:00:00Z “They are hand-raised babies,” he said, as the chicks squawked and looked inquisitively at the visitors. Chirping sounds lead airport officials to bag filled with smuggled parrot eggs 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z I see her point now, she said, and looked at him inquisitively. “The Trip” 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z When delivering its lines, look inquisitively in its direction, as if you’re unaware of what might be said next — your facial expressions should be those of the listener, not the speaker. How to Converse With a Hand Puppet 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z Czack asks the Chocolates as they cluster at the edge of their enclosure, peering upward and gobbling inquisitively. Farmer ends effort to breed endangered turkey 2018-11-26T05:00:00Z One then peered inquisitively into the dining room. Perspective | The Red Hen just reopened. Here’s what the restaurant is actually like. 2018-07-07T04:00:00Z This photograph is, indeed, soft – and twinkly; it’s first lady as friend to the nation, relaxing in a chair, one eyebrow raised inquisitively in the manner of Jessica Fletcher in Murder She Wrote. A history of official first lady portraits 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z He’s just a different type of guy, a “nerd that’s an athlete” - atypical from most other college athletes in the way he approaches the game and inquisitively thinks about the broader scope of the world. Oklahoma football player financially minded 2016-12-04T05:00:00Z He selects, with inquisitively squeezing fingers, an avocado. Nine Tales of Crises in “All That Man Is” 2016-10-03T04:00:00Z Groups of children gathered around them looking at them inquisitively before quickly running away. We told the king we had HIV - BBC News 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z At 4 to 6 weeks old, the pups were a sturdy 11 to 13 pounds each, with fuzzy gray fur, tawny markings and ears that twitched inquisitively. Idaho biologists find, monitor wolf pups 2014-06-07T04:00:00Z We should approach inquisitively and should find that these globes, in which here and there animals were gaily sporting, were liquid globes, in fact that they were water. Popular scientific lectures 2012-04-24T02:00:17.273Z We certainly find that as he inquisitively looks about his surroundings and measures himself against them he is steadily increasing his mastery over them. Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921 2012-04-12T02:00:28.417Z He knocked repeatedly; several windows in Balmoral were opened, and dim heads stared down inquisitively; but Strathspey House remained mute. Rich Relatives 2012-04-05T02:00:45.670Z He surveyed me so inquisitively out of his merry blue eyes, that the thought crossed me, could this be the veritable Sir Philip? The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine 2012-04-05T02:00:40.207Z The assembled party looked at me inquisitively as I produced the tie. There is no Death 2012-03-22T02:00:39.257Z "And pray, sir," said Maria, bending her eyes inquisitively toward the youth, "if she want it, what has she done with it?" Tales for Fifteen 2012-03-21T02:00:38.090Z As I rode up to the inn door an old sergeant, with squinting eyes and his tongue in his cheeks, eyed me inquisitively, and started to cross the street to challenge me. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z “Ah!” said Randal, inquisitively, “you told me you had come in contact with him once, respecting, I think, some of your old parishioners at Lansmere?” Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z Wathen saw that there was something wrong and looked at him inquisitively. Chippinge Borough 2012-02-15T03:00:32.210Z They returned accordingly to the white house, and when the two men were left by Cynthia to their wine after dinner, Rames turned inquisitively to his guest. The Turnstile 2012-01-29T03:00:09.260Z At length he stepped forth mincingly into full view, trotted up, and sniffed inquisitively. Hoof and Claw 2012-01-28T03:00:27.507Z "Your business, Monsieur, if you please?" he said inquisitively. Historical Romances: Under the Red Robe, Count Hannibal, A Gentleman of France 2012-03-15T02:00:24.837Z He took it up, inquisitively sniffing, as he ran his eye over it. Great Opera Stories Taken from Original Sources in Old German 2012-01-25T03:00:33.660Z As they reached the door opening on the stairs, just as he was about to open it, Raimundo caught sight of his sister's little head peeping inquisitively into the passage. Froth 2011-12-28T03:00:38.123Z "And so this London is really very vast?—very?" he repeated inquisitively. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 3, No. 15, August, 1851 2011-12-27T03:00:07.217Z One had thumped open a half barrel of pork and sampled the salty contents, and then had nosed a pile of old moccasins inquisitively. A Little Brother to the Bear and other Animal Stories 2011-12-23T03:00:10.057Z Monsieur Pomponne followed her, peering inquisitively into every clump of bushes. Fr?d?rique; vol. 2 2011-12-19T03:00:37.437Z She saw him and stood still, flushed and obviously nervous, waiting for him, while the dog bounded forward and sniffed the newcomer inquisitively, and finally leapt upon him in boisterous greeting. The Stronger Influence 2011-12-02T03:00:23.630Z “The fellow is pretty well fixed,” continued the detective, as he eyed Jack inquisitively. An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z Ma'amselle dropped on all fours, and looked up inquisitively at the showman's face. Mated from the Morgue A tale of the Second Empire 2011-11-15T03:00:23.507Z Sometimes, when Psyche wandered round the castle, she knocked nervously, inquisitively at Astra’s door, who graciously allowed her to enter. Psyche 2011-11-15T03:00:18.293Z He was standing in their hole, and inquisitively poking about. The Pike's Peak Rush Terry in the New Gold Fields 2011-11-11T03:00:26.697Z He had not hitherto heard her voice, but he could not help seeing that she looked attentively--even inquisitively at him. The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. I (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors 2011-10-25T02:00:28.357Z It was at that time that the little Scotch terrier began to sniff at Jack’s trouser legs inquisitively. An Oregon Girl A Tale of American Life in the New West 2011-11-17T03:00:31.330Z But before night they had lost all fear and flocked inquisitively round our bivouac. Life in an Indian Outpost 2011-10-19T02:00:19.943Z A lady passing by stopped and looked at me inquisitively. Some Jewish Witnesses For Christ 2011-10-14T02:00:24.730Z The giant's close-set little eyes roved about inquisitively. The Pike's Peak Rush Terry in the New Gold Fields 2011-11-11T03:00:26.697Z The porter looked at the new-comer inquisitively through the half-open window, but he only gave him a hasty glance as he walked on with quiet, measured tread to the flight of steps. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z But what may your business be at Llanfair?” said he looking at me inquisitively. Wild Wales The People, Laguage & Scenery 2011-10-09T02:00:29.740Z A black dress with some scarlet ribbons and a few jewels enhanced her wonderful beauty; all eyes were turned inquisitively towards her, and their owners asked feverishly: 'Who is she?' Count Br?hl 2011-10-06T02:00:41.430Z All burst out laughing, but the King looked at him inquisitively. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z But tell me, master,” he continued, more and more inquisitively, “in that case why don’t you stay with your uncle?” The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt 2011-09-23T02:00:23.040Z The pastor, who was prepared for the surprise, exchanged a smile with the lady of the house, and the young people gazed inquisitively into the courtyard. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z “Are you any relation of Gronwy Owen?” said the old man, looking at me more inquisitively than before, through a large pair of spectacles, which he wore. Wild Wales The People, Laguage & Scenery 2011-10-09T02:00:29.740Z The new-comer threw his hat on a chair, took out a snuff-box and handing it to Henniche, who looked at him inquisitively, said: 'Well, what do you think, how will it be?' Count Br?hl 2011-10-06T02:00:41.430Z She approached the Countess as she spoke, looking at her inquisitively. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z And the master asked, inquisitively: “Is that lord, who stands waving his hand to you, the owner of that splendid vessel?” The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt 2011-09-23T02:00:23.040Z At her he had looked rather inquisitively, for she was his Ellen's mother, and his heart yearned toward her for the sake of his gentle wife. Jessie Graham 2011-09-21T02:00:30.653Z SOMEHOW, twenty months crept by, and the first spaceship hove inquisitively close to Brulow's Comet. Comet's Burial 2011-09-19T02:00:15.417Z The King looked at him inquisitively several times, as if trying to learn something from the expression of his face; at length he said laconically: 'Cold.' Count Br?hl 2011-10-06T02:00:41.430Z Countess Reuss looked at her inquisitively, and a spark of irony glittered in her eyes; she shrugged her shoulders. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z The little slave felt, inquisitively, that the sycamore casket was not locked. The Tour A Story of Ancient Egypt 2011-09-23T02:00:23.040Z Just above the Dirigo hung a house of entertainment, from the rickety balcony of which a throng of curious citizens stared down inquisitively. Mortmain 2011-09-09T02:01:10.217Z "Who is the happy lady, Jack?" asked Miss Webb inquisitively. Jill's Red Bag 2011-08-13T02:00:21.893Z Henniche glanced at it and Globig looked inquisitively at the message but could not read it, for their host put it into his pocket and dismissed the lackey. Count Br?hl 2011-10-06T02:00:41.430Z Pulling off her veil, Lubomirska gazed inquisitively at the Countess; then her lips trembled, she grew deadly pale, staggered and fainted. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z He made a sign to draw Franz's attention to the landlady, who was inquisitively drinking in the scene. The Chief Justice A Novel 2011-07-27T02:00:28.873Z "What happened to him?" asked Michoel inquisitively, "tell us, I pray you." Gabriel A Story of the Jews in Prague 2011-07-27T02:00:26.233Z They crowded inquisitively round Wally as Murzoll set her down on the slippery glass of the floor. The Vulture Maiden [Die Geier-Wally.] 2011-07-25T02:00:17.960Z The stream hurried along at his feet, plashing and glittering; the birds looked down from the branches at the tall, quiet man, turned their heads inquisitively, and softly twittered a timid question. A Twofold Life 2011-07-21T02:00:21.433Z He looked at her inquisitively, and at even the smallest objects surrounding her. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z She looked inquisitively at Susan, who had sunk on to the hard wooden chair in the hall, unable to face the stairs. Barnaby A Novel 2011-07-12T02:00:39.777Z He meanwhile was walking in silence by the side of his strange companion, and though he looked about inquisitively, still found time to observe Jacob more closely. Gabriel A Story of the Jews in Prague 2011-07-27T02:00:26.233Z She looked surprised at the numerous lights, and the sumptuous preparations, and asked, inquisitively, who were the guests expected so late, and with such unusual state. The Childhood of King Erik Menved An Historical Romance 2011-07-07T02:00:35.757Z Art thou beginning with thy riddles again?" said her sister, pettishly, as she looked inquisitively at her; "what in all the world canst thou know, which I know not. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 1 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:29.790Z Cosel smilingly accepted the flowers her host offered, and then looked around inquisitively, wondering that there was not the least indication of the great work that was in progress. The Countess Cosel A Romance of History of the Times of Augustus the Strong 2011-10-06T02:00:36.083Z From under its wide, dingy expanse his sharp, little black eyes peered out inquisitively. Hope Hathaway A Story of Western Ranch Life 2011-07-07T02:00:27.303Z "You know the abbot then, Sir Brock?" resumed Pall�, inquisitively, and with a look of curiosity. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 2 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:26.270Z The squire and his comrades crowded inquisitively to the door, and looked into the chamber. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:24.890Z By nature they are very fearless, and the majority merely stared inquisitively; a few spread their great wings and flapped heavily away for a short distance, and others crawled actively along the branches back downwards. In the Andamans and Nicobars The Narrative of a Cruise in the Schooner "Terrapin" 2011-06-30T02:00:24.487Z They greeted my conductors on their arrival, and glanced inquisitively at me, but did not speak to me. Auriol or, The Elixir of Life 2011-06-24T02:00:23.867Z In dead silence then she awaited the arrival of the vicar; the lawyer sitting opposite her gnawing the feather of his pen, and peering inquisitively at her. Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z When he passed out of the front door, he brushed against a plainly dressed rubicund man with sharp grey eyes who glanced at him inquisitively. The Mandarin's Fan 2011-06-09T02:00:17.540Z The ladies stepped aside and looked inquisitively towards the artist. King Eric and the Outlaws, Vol. 3 or, the Throne, the Church, and the People in the Thirteenth Century. Vol. I. 2011-07-07T02:00:24.890Z "But why?" he faltered, turning his eyes inquisitively on her. The Red Mouse 2011-05-30T02:00:14.700Z Moreover, if he appeared merely inquisitively friendly during the hour he stayed to chat, not one minute was wasted. The Mystery of The Barranca 2011-05-25T02:00:16.720Z "And so this London is very vast?—very?" he repeated inquisitively. The International Monthly, Volume 4, No. 1, August, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:11.200Z "But why did you leave Colombo so suddenly, Mynheer?" he asked inquisitively, disregarding the latter portion of my speech. A Crime of the Under-seas 2011-05-17T02:00:16.540Z Many promenaders look on inquisitively, and more than one brow lowers. History of the Commune of 1871 2011-05-07T02:00:33.113Z He was awakened from his reverie by the magistrate himself, who came up behind and looked over his shoulder inquisitively. Dry Fish and Wet Tales from a Norwegian Seaport 2011-04-24T02:00:08.440Z And then his flashlight winked through the black, went out, winked inquisitively again, and he moved forward. Doors of the Night 2011-04-12T02:00:23.287Z But, from the first, if we now examine coldly and inquisitively, there was a moth sleeping in George Eliot's rich attire. Aspects and Impressions 2011-04-12T02:00:22.073Z What, then, must they do to a woman like Betty, whose whole beauty is a carefully built-up fabric, on which no sun must look, and no zephyr blow too inquisitively? Doctor Cupid 2011-03-13T03:00:23.987Z Count Treurenberg asked, inquisitively, and the old Countess as curiously inquired, "Where did you make each other's acquaintance?" Countess Erika's Apprenticeship 2011-03-10T03:00:46.973Z The surgeon looked inquisitively into the earnest face lifted to his—looked with some expression of surprise upon his countenance. The Doctor's Wife 2011-03-06T03:00:18.770Z The natives stood quietly in the middle of the room, and looked round inquisitively, but without the slightest bewilderment. More Tales by Polish Authors 2011-03-04T03:01:05.113Z "Yes, sir, I was," answered the clergyman, fixing his eyes in turn inquisitively on him. The Tenants of Malory Volume 3 of 3 2011-03-04T03:00:53.937Z "Then you have probably already found the one beauty which can make you happy?" asked the Doctor, inquisitively. Withered Leaves. Vol. I. (of III) A Novel 2011-02-25T03:01:10.707Z As he was borne into the circle of firelight, the boy was surrounded by a curious, chattering crowd, who pulled his clothes about, and poked him inquisitively. The Boy Scouts On The Range 2011-01-27T03:00:45.810Z He faced her boldly, his nose pointed inquisitively toward the thing she carried. The Land of Frozen Suns 2011-01-23T03:00:15.307Z At the sight of her lover she sprang forward, and, unconscious of the fact that Mrs. Knox was peering inquisitively over the banisters, flung her arms round his neck. The House of Strange Secrets A Detective Story 2011-01-15T03:00:37.173Z Sitting down, they poked out their heads inquisitively at the sketch-book. The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z Then, in the midst of his salad course, he put down his fork and asked quite inquisitively: "Aren't there any men at all up in your own special Maine woods?" The Sick-a-Bed Lady And Also Hickory Dock, The Very Tired Girl, The Happy-Day, Something That Happened in October, The Amateur Lover, Heart of The City, The Pink Sash, Woman's Only Business 2011-01-04T03:01:00.723Z They looked up and stared at us inquisitively, but without moving. The Swiss Family Robinson or, Adventures on a Desert Island 2011-01-03T03:01:03.473Z "Train leaves in an hour and a half," Kerth volunteered, taking a seat and staring inquisitively at the ashes as they fluttered to the floor. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z Inhabitants in suspenders and dressing-sacks, seeking air on the doorstep, stared at the girl inquisitively as she entered; but once within the dimness of the panelled hall she was able to forget these anachronisms. Why Joan? 2011-01-02T03:00:20.290Z "Now, what is the sense of you writing your name there?" asked the cowboy, inquisitively. The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z She listened, inquisitively, foreseeing a tragedy, and was quietly relieved that this tragedy also was gliding away from her. The Hidden Force A Story of Modern Java 2010-12-24T03:00:34.823Z "I think that's wrong of Constance," said the old lady, sharply, inquisitively, eager for a bit of scandal. Small Souls Starlight dwelt on even mobile features, a high forehead, slender hands and eyes that looked inquisitively into his. Caravans By Night A Romance of India 2011-01-03T03:01:02.370Z Soon the landlady opened the door and stood inquisitively in the narrow passage. Sinister Street, vol. 2 A fat lady in the verandah has been watching the young people inquisitively; she sees the fisherman touch his cap and beckons to him: "Who are that lady and gentleman?" Majesty A Novel A very young woman in sarong and kabaai, with cheeks gleaming like pale gold and coal-black eyes inquisitively peeping, looked out in surprise at the carriage, which was approaching very slowly, and fled indoors. The Hidden Force A Story of Modern Java 2010-12-24T03:00:34.823Z He accosted 125 him in a very friendly manner, and then interrogated him by numerous questions concerning the family,—and very inquisitively with regard to his sister. Alida or, Miscellaneous Sketches of Incidents During the Late American War. Founded on Fact As the border man uttered the euphonious title he stooped, for he was almost unnaturally tall, and peered inquisitively into the girl’s face. Little Oskaloo or, The White Whirlwind But he was looking at me closely, too—and rather inquisitively, I thought. The Great Miss Driver She turned to Miller, whose little blue eyes still stared inquisitively. Shadows of Flames A Novel Ladies, highly coloured and a little dishevelled; stared haughtily but inquisitively about them, boys shouted newspapers and dived under horses and appeared, miraculously delivered from the wheels of omnibuses. The Duchess of Wrexe Her Decline and Death; A Romantic Commentary He accosted 125 him in a very friendly manner, and then interrogated him by numerous questions concerning the family,—and very inquisitively with regard to his sister. Alida or, Miscellaneous Sketches of Incidents During the Late American War. Founded on Fact She touched the velvet nose which was stretched inquisitively toward her, and then looked up and found that David was smiling. The Garden of Eden The ecclesiastic called to them to be quiet, and they became dumb, as if by magic, and only looked inquisitively at Eric. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine I looked inquisitively at these last; but I acknowledge that I saw no joints of suspicious appearance. The English in the West Indies or, The Bow of Ulysses The sorceress inquisitively examined the temple, and with surprise and pleasure encountered her own statue crowned with fresh cypress and faded roses. Tales from the German. Volume II. The Lichtensteins, The Sorceress, The Anabaptist The chief engineer, seeing me somewhat handicapped by temperament from wandering about as inquisitively as I ought to have done, came up one afternoon to take me into “his little slice of the ship.” The Bonadventure A Random Journal of an Atlantic Holiday And when a hand touched his withers, the stallion merely turned his head and nuzzled the shoulder of Connor inquisitively. The Garden of Eden Joe unfolded his napkin inquisitively, and looked at it an instant before he understood for what purpose it must have been intended. The Princess and Joe Potter Even the women endeavoured to conceal their fear, and one or two of the girls peeped inquisitively forward, scarcely comprehending the danger with which they were threatened. Hungarian Sketches in Peace and War Constable's Miscellany of Foreign Literature, vol. 1 She bowed her head, and continued to gaze inquisitively at him. Jan Vedder's Wife Tell me, Cassandra," said the father, affectionately placing her hand in his own, and inquisitively eying the blushing damsel; "tell me what new grief makes sorrowful the heart of my daughter? The Scrap Book. Volume 1, No. 2 April 1906 "And can you be gay, sir?" asked Barbelle, and looked at him inquisitively in the face. The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. "And why so, lad?" asked he, peering inquisitively at me. Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas And its placid brown eyes hung close to the face-shield and gazed through inquisitively, intelligently! Seed of the Arctic Ice Probably Dr. Balloch had received a letter from Jan also, for he looked singularly and inquisitively at Margaret as she entered his room. Jan Vedder's Wife She forsook her glowing image and looked at him inquisitively. Ancestors A Novel The Duke was silent, and looked inquisitively at the knights, as if to hear their opinion. The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. My father took his pipe out of his mouth and looked inquisitively at Billy. My Lady of the Chimney Corner We had no inducement to peer inquisitively from the windows. Ball's Bluff An Episode and its Consequences to some of us Shaking his head, he followed her with his eyes as she hastened away, and held the sealed letter, which he was to forward, inquisitively up to the light. The German Classics, v. 20 Masterpieces of German Literature He stuck out a paw condescendingly for Walter to shake as he went by, and stared at him more inquisitively than ever. Fairy Tales from the German Forests The knights were astonished to hear this, and looked inquisitively at Truchses. The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. Before taking flight from one tree to another, they stop the insect search and gaze inquisitively toward their destination. Birds, Illustrated by Color Photography, Vol. 2, No. 4 October, 1897 But it had gone hardly one fancied with the stranger, or even with the casual acquaintance, who should have approached too inquisitively the little family. Finn The Wolfhound Its head, thrust high in the air, was waving inquisitively from side to side. Astounding Stories, April, 1931 They looked up inquisitively as Creighton advanced and laid his card on the pile of memoranda before the more important gentleman of the pair. The Monk of Hambleton She stroked his beautiful head, from which his sharp eye first glanced inquisitively at her and then at the stranger. The Banished A Swabian Historical Tale. In Three Volumes. During the day, Mrs. Rocliffe came in, looked about inquisitively, and pursed up her lips when she saw the change effected, and conjectured that more was likely to follow. The Broom-Squire He looked at Jemima inquisitively, but without eliciting the information he sought. Kildares of Storm He lifts his head and gazes at you, inquisitively, but severely. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 26, February 1893 An Illustrated Monthly The chickens came close to the dining-room door, and looked in, inquisitively. In Times Like These Escorted to his box, the nobleman settled himself in an easy chair, after which he stared impudently and inquisitively around him. The Strollers Once more he turned to scan the lean face turned toward him, far more openly, far more inquisitively, this time. Once to Every Man His eyes seemed to rove inquisitively over the lava pile as if asking why a Morgan Gap pony had visited it. Nan of Music Mountain As the otter, inquisitively following the line of the scent, came to the ponds, she heard the croaking of countless frogs hidden in the duckweed that lay over the entire surface of the water. Creatures of the Night A Book of Wild Life in Western Britain He ruminated over these awhile, and at last inquisitively snouted one dish that stood alone, like a small monument. Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) or Settler and Maori in Northern New Zealand Jane's horse, also, spoke inquisitively from the shed where it was stabled, and the night sounds hushed again at this intrusion of noises. Sunlight Patch The other Indians sat and stood in a wider circle, just within earshot, and waited inquisitively for the White Chief to state his errand. The Road to Frontenac And every man looked at her inquisitively, she shut herself away from them. The Rainbow He peered inquisitively at the opening, waddled over to another entrance, returned, and listened eagerly. Creatures of the Night A Book of Wild Life in Western Britain Half a dozen men and boys—the entire population—stand at a little distance, regarding us shyly, but inquisitively, with pocketed hands. Brighter Britain! (Volume 1 of 2) or Settler and Maori in Northern New Zealand They were as much interested in the travellers as the latter were with them, almost every mound having its occupant sitting up watching them inquisitively. Captain Bayley's Heir: A Tale of the Gold Fields of California And there was another on his bed, and another on the dressing-table, and half a dozen more were gliding about inquisitively on the floor. Oswald Bastable and Others Tilly protested, as she came peeking inquisitively through the other door. The Rainbow They are jackals, inquisitively watching us with their bright eyes. Round the Wonderful World The wolves settled upon their haunches with tongues a-loll and eyed their leader, or moved nervously back and forth in the background sniffing inquisitively. Connie Morgan in the Fur Country "Be you so happy?" said the farmer inquisitively. Say and Seal, Volume I Captain Tom was at the wheel, but keeping the searchlight inquisitively on the Drab. The Motor Boat Club and The Wireless Or, the Dot, Dash and Dare Cruise "Ellen," said Mr. Lindsay inquisitively, "did you insinuate a falsehood there?" The Wide, Wide World Rakitin put in inquisitively, doing his best to pretend not to notice the snubs that were being continually aimed at him. The Brothers Karamazov "Wonder who stuck this shack up here," smiled McKeever, glancing inquisitively around the room. Connie Morgan in the Fur Country Some stepped slowly from their trunks; others came out with a jump; and all of them gathered inquisitively round our friends. The Blue Bird for Children The Wonderful Adventures of Tyltyl and Mytyl in Search of Happiness In another minute he was amongst its middle branches, and peering inquisitively into the garden which lay between him and the gaunt outline of the gloom-stricken house. The Chestermarke Instinct He looked at me so inquiringly, so inquisitively, that I went on. Daisy “Every time I come to you, you look at me so inquisitively as though to say, ‘He has still not confessed!’ The Brothers Karamazov The porters were looking in inquisitively; we were seldom so long in quitting oar empty van. Mugby Junction Sergeant Doucet reached the top of the embankment at last and hurried past the navvies, who stopped their work to stare inquisitively after the representative of authority. Fantômas The door of our room opened, and a thick-set, clean-shaven man of about forty glanced in inquisitively, almost instantly shutting the door again. The Golden Face A Great 'Crook' Romance She was tall, angular, and short-sighted, and she stood regarding her visitor inquisitively, her forehead lined by a network of wrinkles. The Wall Between Many of the townspeople were going in the same direction, and most of these recognized the radio boys and looked inquisitively at their two companions. The Radio Boys at the Sending Station Making Good in the Wireless Room Croyden did not answer, he was looking at the place—and the negro, with an inquisitively curious eye, relapsed into silence. In Her Own Right They had reached the cabin where they were to sleep and were hailed drowsily but inquisitively by Adams. Across the Mesa The Church may not attempt rashly and inquisitively to lift the veil. Memories of Bethany The long wharf, running out into the stream, was deserted by all save a negro woman, who, roused from her occupation of fishing, gazed inquisitively at the strange vessels. The Naval History of the United States Volume 2 He hid himself in the innermost apartments; and Beresynth came forward inquisitively, asking all sorts of questions, to meet the mob and the rush of the people. The Old Man of the Mountain, The Lovecharm and Pietro of Abano Tales from the German of Tieck Madame Regniati puts down her work, looks towards the window, through which we can see the garden-party, and then refers to me inquisitively. Happy-Thought Hall He was evidently a stranger, for his eyes wandered inquisitively round the church. A Coin of Edward VII A Detective Story The woman paused and eyed the girl inquisitively. The Gold Girl René, entering a few moments later, with an open note in his hand, found his master's friend still chuckling, and looked at him inquisitively. The Light of Scarthey With this he intended to content them, but Dr. Marsh asked, inquisitively: "Did you bring him back to your Church?" Grey Town An Australian Story All about the town its end stuck out of my pocket inquisitively, as though it were a fellow traveler down from London to see the sights. Chimney-Pot Papers Above their heads a gull circled inquisitively, shrilling the high, thin Song of the Seventh Sea: astern the peaks of Ultima Thule faded like opals into the blue. The Long Trick Her sense rallied with a rush, and she started nervously as a pack rat scurried across the floor and paused upon the door sill to peer inquisitively at her with his beady eyes. The Gold Girl Or she might have seen poor Diva inquisitively inspecting the luggage with the coronets and the Fs on it, and have learned with pain that this was one of the ladies of Tilling. Miss Mapp He found he had been staring rather inquisitively at the man he had come to supersede, and with his native courtesy and honesty he thrust his hand over the table to grip Gordon's. Gold Out of Celebes The forty pairs of curious eyes which were raised inquisitively to her face became as torturing as forty burning suns. A World of Girls The Story of a School “Evenin’, ladies and gents,” remarked Barker, affably, as he passed in through the gangway, and gazed about him inquisitively. With Airship and Submarine A Tale of Adventure At the same time, he inquisitively looked at me. Travel Tales in the Promised Land (Palestine) Tansley thrust his letters and papers aside, pushed an open box of cigars in his visitor's direction, and lighting one himself became inquisitively attentive. In the Mayor's Parlour Jack looked inquisitively at the large, kindly face crowned by snowy locks. Jack 1877 He was floating in a sea of light, and now and then shining little fishes swam inquisitively up to him and stared. Hunters Out of Space His white silky beard almost touched his girdle, and his sharp though rheumy eyes peered inquisitively on the person of his guest. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 The instinct of kindly breeding told me that it would not be polite to remind the mother of her loss by looking inquisitively at them. When Grandmamma Was New The Story of a Virginia Childhood When Eustace opened his eyes he found himself lying flat on his back with these people crowding inquisitively around. Queensland Cousins "You have not heard from her since?" asked Paul, inquisitively. The Opal Serpent That very night, as he lay moaning in the grass, a foolish agouti hopped up to him inquisitively and paid with its life for the indiscretion. The Black Phantom Rearing himself on his hind legs, his forepaws on the edge of the Dauphin's chair, he stretched his neck inquisitively. The Justice of the King Out of a dozen rum-shops would pour excited cowboys eager to know "what the shooting was about," and as they crowded inquisitively about his bar, trade would once more become brisk in Bill Williams's saloon. Roosevelt in the Bad Lands At present, except that they stared inquisitively at him, every one seemed fairly indifferent to his presence. Queensland Cousins Here, too, a man—a tall, thick-set man—was loitering; and as he looked inquisitively into my face I turned and reëntered the Court, slowly retracing my steps. The Eye of Osiris Rube, however, stared inquisitively into the stranger's ruddy brown face, noticing how closely together his piercing black eyes were set and how sharp and thin was his nose. Kiddie the Scout Behind him, Morgan looked inquisitively at his daughter. Talents, Incorporated The man ceased to pour and peered inquisitively into the cup. The Promise A Tale of the Great Northwest Some hurried inquisitively across to speak to her and look at Ciccio. The Lost Girl He stooped as he spoke, and peered up inquisitively at the back of the mummy, where it was visible between the supports. The Eye of Osiris He shook his head and looked at me inquisitively. The Forsaken Inn A Novel He looked at the Bishop inquisitively, and for a moment, only, the same look—almost of intelligence—shone in his eyes. The Bishop of Cottontown A Story of the Southern Cotton Mills He looked at them inquisitively, and then stood a little way at the back of them, waiting till they should be disengaged. Dick, Marjorie and Fidge A Search for the Wonderful Dodo So clear was the water, and so near was the fish to the surface, that they saw its great fins driving it along, and observed its comparatively little eyes looking inquisitively up at them. Chasing the Sun "And who is that dark, dignified man in the Turkish costume, around whom the ladies have clustered so inquisitively?" asked the Deputy. Edmond Dantès Mentally I could see Charmion leaning back in her chair, smiling her slow fine smile, inquisitively waiting to see just how firm or how weak I could be. The Lady of the Basement Flat Once I pressed him rather inquisitively and mischievously as to his present work on the veld. Cinderella in the South Twenty-Five South African Tales “Wie geths?” said the Walrus, taking the pipe from his mouth, and immediately putting it back again, while the little dog glanced at them inquisitively out of the corners of his eyes. Dick, Marjorie and Fidge A Search for the Wonderful Dodo When I left the telephone-booth the drug clerk stared at me inquisitively. 32 Caliber She hopped gingerly over to the fireplace, and began to clear up the wreck of supper, first calmly lifting the dog away from the steaming hot meat which his quivering nose was inquisitively approaching. 'Smiles' A Rose of the Cumberlands Two pretty girls also ran to greet their father, and to glance inquisitively at me. A Master of Mysteries As she spoke she hung her hat and coat on some pegs, turned the lamp a little higher and then, pausing with hands on hips, she looked inquisitively at her father. Mary Louise in the Country Disposed to doubt the wisdom of such departures from accustomed ideals, Oswald is often inquisitively critical. Oswald Langdon or, Pierre and Paul Lanier. A Romance of 1894-1898 Just as Marufa and MYalu took their respective places without among the wizards and the chiefs, a young goat skipped into the open and stared inquisitively at the Keeper of the Fires. Witch-Doctors Sandford looked at her inquisitively, sipped his tea, and said, "He never made tea to his own liking." A Simple Story If it came to the worst Jack said they could catch fish, or shoot some of the numerous raccoons that eyed them inquisitively. Motor Boat Boys Mississippi Cruise or, The Dash for Dixie She seemed for a moment puzzled at such an unusual proceeding, and looked round inquisitively once or twice, as if to say; What do you mean? Anecdotes of the Habits and Instinct of Animals Mr. Murdoch turned and looked inquisitively at Jack through a huge pair of tortoise-shell-rimmed glasses. Crowded Out o' Crofield or, The Boy who made his Way After a pause, the clergyman was irresolutely putting his hand in his pocket, when, caught by something in his companion's expression, he eyed him inquisitively, almost uneasily. The Confidence-Man The sparrows flew down and pecked at her inquisitively; the cruel wagons crushed her beneath their iron wheels; careless feet buffeted her hither and thither. The Holy Cross and Other Tales Besides these, monkeys peeped inquisitively at the hunters from among the trees, and myriads of turtle-doves were seen in the covers. Black Ivory Presently he returned with a huge round, or lump of meat, at which we looked inquisitively. The Gorilla Hunters She thought both the shopmen looked at her very inquisitively, but she took no notice. The Youngest Girl in the Fifth A School Story By-and-by, as we kept perfectly still, some of our nearer neighbours were seen cautiously poking their heads from out their holes and looking cunningly, and at the same time inquisitively, about them. Travels and Adventures of Monsieur Violet Several parrots of gorgeous plumage, which had been sitting on the rafters, clambered down inquisitively to look at us; while two monkeys—tame little things—ran in and out of the hut. On the Banks of the Amazon One or two hangers-on came languidly, yet inquisitively, within earshot. A Wounded Name He was staring very inquisitively at Mrs Clyde. She and I, Volume 1 Riddell looked at the speaker inquisitively for a moment, then broke out into a laugh. The Willoughby Captains The surgeon glanced at him inquisitively, but asked no questions. Robert Hardy's Seven Days A Dream and Its Consequences "Ah!" said Randal, inquisitively, "you told me you had come in contact with him once, respecting, I think, some of your old parishioners at Lansmere?" The International Monthly Magazine, Volume 5, No. 1, January, 1852 "Never was out on em, Mas'r," replies the negro, looking inquisitively into the anxious man's face. An Outcast or, Virtue and Faith And at that a man who had stood near him beneath the portico, watching him inquisitively, stepped nearer and whispered— "Go home, Mr. Cotherstone!—take my advice, and get quietly away, at once!" The Borough Treasurer Few of the people of the North have ever inquisitively considered the Mississippi River, and as a consequence its numerous peculiarities are not generally known. Continental Monthly , Vol. 5, No. 6, June, 1864 Devoted to Literature and National Policy The conversation was interrupted by Henry who poked his nose into the tepee and sniffed the air inquisitively. Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders in the Great North Woods He paused and looked me inquisitively in the face. The Black Wolf's Breed A Story of France in the Old World and the New, happening in the Reign of Louis XIV The heavy, flabby cheeks, from which the small eyes peered inquisitively, disgusted the boy. The Best Short Stories of 1915 And the Yearbook of the American Short Story Then he began to eye me inquisitively, and presently, knocking out his pipe with a good deal of deliberation, he turned and walked away. Chatterbox, 1905. Mrs. Nixey, who could understand nothing of their silent speech, was staring at them inquisitively, as if trying to discover what they said by the expression of their faces. Cobwebs and Cables One man behind puts his turbaned head over Simeon's shoulders, peering inquisitively at the child, as if trying to see what the old man finds so remarkable in him. Rembrandt A Collection Of Fifteen Pictures and a Portrait of the Painter with Introduction and Interpretation As he sealed the envelope, a big dog came bounding down the bank, and poked its cold, black nose inquisitively in his face. Kate Danton, or, Captain Danton's Daughters A Novel She looked inquisitively at Alice, eyeing the letter which was lying by the side of her niece's workbasket, but she said no word about Mr Grey or the Countess. Can You Forgive Her? The teller glanced at the check and then at his superior; not too inquisitively, since it was not his business to question the president's commands. The Price He and Betty seemed to form a mutual admiration society on the instant, for with a gentle whinny he cantered up to the girl and began nosing inquisitively in her pocket in search of sugar. The Outdoor Girls in the Saddle Or, The Girl Miner of Gold Run They seemed to miss her now, and peeped inquisitively. Bohemian Days Three American Tales Both Hiram and Tweet placed fingers on their breasts inquisitively; then she cupped her hands about her mouth and called: "Hi-ram!" The She Boss A Western Story Again I say, let us not sift motives too inquisitively. Sword and Gown A Novel His thoughts stole inquisitively along forbidden paths: 'This thing passes for a value. Secret Societies And Subversive Movements As the truck with its sorrowful burden jolted along over the rough pavement, the sentry stepped forward from the gate, and asked inquisitively, 'What have you there, youngster, and where are you off to?' The Young Carpenters of Freiberg A Tale of the Thirty Years' War The Mouse looked at her rather inquisitively and seemed to her to wink with one of its little eyes, but it said nothing. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland The mouse looked at her rather inquisitively, and seemed to her to wink with one of its little eyes, but it said nothing. Alice's Adventures Under Ground Being a facsimile of the original Ms. book afterwards developed into "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" "So, so," murmured the young girl, as she glanced inquisitively round her, "this time, at least, I think I know as much as the most curious woman could possibly wish to know." The Vicomte de Bragelonne Or Ten Years Later being the completion of "The Three Musketeers" And "Twenty Years After" And he lingered inquisitively while Collins inserted the key in the lock and opened the door. The Substitute Prisoner The dwarf hitched himself round on his chair, and fixed his great raw-looking eye inquisitively on the gentle face looking upon him. The Brother Clerks A Tale of New-Orleans Shuffling further into the room Jan peered inquisitively at the guest. Flood Tide The keeper gazed inquisitively into the face of the stranger, and left the house. Choice Readings for the Home Circle "Ellen," said Mr. Lindsay, inquisitively, "did you insinuate a falsehood there?" The Wide, Wide World He looked at me so enquiringly, so inquisitively, that I went on. Daisy He patted it with his hand, inquisitively, and found it wet. Never-Fail Blake Slipping naturally into the most conventional groove either of word or deed, Cornelia eyed the suitcase inquisitively. Molly Make-Believe Gegi bounded lightly through a gap in the hedge, and dashed up to the soldiers inquisitively. The Empire Annual for Girls, 1911 Inspector Val sniffed the air inquisitively, and got just the faintest odor of bitter almonds. The President A novel As I have said before, he looked askance and inquisitively at every one he met as he walked up the lane. The Von Toodleburgs Or, The History of a Very Distinguished Family "Well, isn't it all right to want nothing?" she queried, looking at him inquisitively. The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches With a face so altogether crowded with astonishment that there was no room left in it for pain, Stanton's lame fingers reached out inquisitively and patted the warm, woolly fabric. Molly Make-Believe He perceived that Mrs. Everett treated him more considerately afterward; and many times, as he looked up from a long silence, he found her regarding him inquisitively. Tales of the Chesapeake Clemence again went through with her explanations, blushing and stammering awkwardly enough, as the penetrating eyes fastened themselves curiously and inquisitively upon her face. Clemence The Schoolmistress of Waveland He stared at them inquisitively, raising his nose to sniff for their scent. Operation Terror The truthful maid had followed him and looked up inquisitively. The Point Of Honor A Military Tale As soon as he dared, he followed cautiously up the unfamiliar stairs, and peered inquisitively through the illuminating crack of a loosely closed door. Molly Make-Believe The Turkish soldiers opposite turned out, and viewed our movements inquisitively. The Land of the Black Mountain The Adventures of Two Englishmen in Montenegro And the little girl, who looked inquisitively across the counter at Maida, had decidedly an important manner. Maida's Little Shop Passengers entered and left, and some looked inquisitively at me and my slightly fantastic dress. Tempest and Sunshine For the first time Tip eyed me inquisitively. The Soldier of the Valley "Keep straight on, miss, you can't miss it," said the old woman, and gazed up at her inquisitively. The Vicissitudes of Bessie Fairfax Therefore stateroom No. —— was entered both professionally and inquisitively. The Harris-Ingram Experiment Though the rescript of Trajan awarded capital punishment to the man who persisted in acknowledging himself a Christian, it also required that the disciples should not be inquisitively sought after. The Ancient Church Its History, Doctrine, Worship, and Constitution "And will you not come back again?" asked Madame Wachner inquisitively. The Chink in the Armour He vanished as he spoke through an open door, and Cuthbert stood looking inquisitively about him. The Lost Treasure of Trevlyn A Story of the Days of the Gunpowder Plot The sentries were just beginning the call of one o'clock when he reached the gate and halted, gazing inquisitively at the house front. The Deserter Among them were half a dozen Cossacks, and over one of these stood a riderless horse, muzzling his master's body inquisitively. The Boy Scouts In Russia As he stepped from the carriage a man came along who peered inquisitively at the travellers. The Workingman's Paradise An Australian Labour Novel To these she added the wine and spirits directed, and when all was arranged looked inquisitively at her master. Jack Sheppard A Romance But I see you are not alone,' looking rather inquisitively at Jill, who looked very big and shy as usual. Uncle Max And the sun, peeping down inquisitively through the leaves, showed all the beauty of her and made a rippling splendour of her hair. The Definite Object A Romance of New York The two women stood at arm's length, eyeing each other inquisitively and frankly, and Julia's ingenuous blush was the reflection of a divine dawn. Married Life The True Romance Peg after peg had gone down his blistered throat, but never had a smile touched his lips, never had his gaze roved inquisitively. The Ragged Edge And, waving his hand to his sister, he followed the squire, who moved on, staring inquisitively into the countenance of every pretty damsel he encountered. The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest Are you sure you are not too tired to come?' he continued, looking at me a little inquisitively, and I was certain that he noticed the trace of tears on my face. Uncle Max Pleased to be befriended in this his strait, Israel yet looked inquisitively upon the man, not completely satisfied with his good intentions. Israel Potter The church was full, and silks rustled and bright eyes flashed inquisitively, and people wondered who that tall, foreign-looking person beside my lady might be. The Baronet's Bride The Doctor looked at his visitor inquisitively, but the woodman's face was as innocent as that of a child. Sevenoaks "Come here, my lass," he called to her, and then said inquisitively, "I'm told Mr. McLean is at his tea with Miss Ailie every day?" Sentimental Tommy The Story of His Boyhood The dragon dawned once more upon her sight, it was inquisitively watching developments, while pretending to claw a weed or two out of a neighbouring bean-row. Living Alone The repast was spread on the grass, and being over, the good knight again looking inquisitively at Israel, ordered a comfortable bed to be laid in the barn, and here Israel spent a capital night. Israel Potter "Thanks," replied Boots, gazing shamelessly and inquisitively about. The Younger Set The girl eyed me with a sulky listlessness, a little inquisitively, I thought. Uncle Silas A Tale of Bartram-Haugh He picked one up and handled it inquisitively, with a shrewd idea of what might be, or might have been, inside. A Maid of the Silver Sea "Maybe you and me are thinking of the same one, Jacob," said old Mr. Main, looking inquisitively at the boat-builder. Twelve Men The Scotsman's face lighted inquisitively, till he comprehended. A Daughter of the Snows Effi looked up at the flag for a while, then let her eyes sink slowly until they finally rested on a number of people who stood about inquisitively on the quay. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 12 And out of the corner of his eye he inquisitively observed his nephew with the keenness of a scientist bent on taking notes. Abbe Mouret's Transgression The woman looked after him, half inquisitively, half in bewilderment; then to herself, in the solitude of the landing, she shook her head. Max "And who may this be?" smilingly inquired the lady, indicating the vice-palatine's assistant, who had thrust his long neck inquisitively forward. The Nameless Castle He had pressed too hard, pried too tactlessly and inquisitively, not made her understand sufficiently the dire swiftness of the poor boy's need.... V. V.'s Eyes Then he rushed to the door and shouted to some natives who were standing near by eyeing the crude building inquisitively by the light of a single torch. Nedra In the midst of them he caught sight of Albine, who, not believing him so near her, was peering inquisitively into the green depths. Abbe Mouret's Transgression Immediately afterwards a flock of half a dozen ducks sailed forth from their shelter, nodding and quacking inquisitively. Camp and Trail A Story of the Maine Woods Wade did not choose to sit round the fire that night, fearing to invite interrogation from his anxious friend, and for that matter from his other inquisitively morbid self. The Mysterious Rider The visitor, whom I admitted, was a rather haggard and dishevelled elderly gentleman, who, as he entered, peered inquisitively through his concave spectacles from one of us to the other. John Thorndyke's Cases related by Christopher Jervis and edited by R. Austin Freeman He saw the light flash on Amory's glasses as they turned inquisitively on this and that, and somehow the sight steadied him. Romance Island Big Fortune and Rosalie sat listening, with their noses peaked up inquisitively. Abbe Mouret's Transgression The attendants, the nurses, and the patients looked at him inquisitively when they met him, and then whispered together. The Horse-Stealers and Other Stories By-and-bye, as we kept perfectly still, some of our nearer neighbours were seen cautiously poking their heads from out their holes and looking cunningly, and at the same time inquisitively, about them. Monsieur Violet Flinging open the latter, I found myself confronted by a well-dressed stranger, who, after a quick glance at me, peered inquisitively over my shoulder into the room. John Thorndyke's Cases related by Christopher Jervis and edited by R. Austin Freeman They had made themselves known, and not only were their earthly names and lives put down on the pages of the Registers, but all their knowledge had been as inquisitively and scrupulously impressed. The Certainty of a Future Life in Mars Vincent inquisitively turned his head, and in doing so, almost let the charcoal in his censer fall upon the priest's chasuble. Abbe Mouret's Transgression A country gentleman, driving alone in a basket phaeton, looks inquisitively at our half-closed windows as if expecting the sight of an acquaintance. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science Volume 11, No. 27, June, 1873 I was presented with a gold paper saint, then my place was shown me and I was incorporated into the humming, buzzing child-beehive, which, glad of the interruption, had watched the scene inquisitively. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 09 Friedrich Hebbel and Otto Ludwig I introduced Thorndyke, at the mention of whose name our new acquaintance knitted his brows, and glanced inquisitively at my friend. John Thorndyke's Cases related by Christopher Jervis and edited by R. Austin Freeman At last the pale student approached inquisitively, cast a scornful glance at the party, and was about to pass on with great dignity. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 05 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English The young priest jumped down, looking inquisitively around him and questioning the doctor, who was hurriedly fastening the horse to a ring fixed in the wall. Abbe Mouret's Transgression But this evening, although two or three are up in the blue, buzzing inquisitively over the enemy's lines, their attendant escort of white shrapnel puffs is entirely lacking. The First Hundred Thousand He had just seated himself, when a man entered the office and looked about him inquisitively. Risen from the Ranks Harry Walton's Success She cachinnated at her absurdity, which caused Mouse to jump on top of the washer and stare at this mad woman inquisitively. Tokyo to Tijuana: Gabriele Departing America The officers, young and old, looked with much interest at the faces, soft, piquant, tropical, which made the effect of pansies looking inquisitively over a snowdrift. The Splendid Idle Forties Stories of Old California The hand of an officer fell upon the collar of Govicum, who looked at him inquisitively. The Man Who Laughs Behind her, sticking his head out over her shoulder, was the tall Nose Star, anxiously and inquisitively observing them. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 06 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes Ortnit obeyed these instructions, dismounted in a spot which seemed strangely familiar, and, gazing inquisitively around him, became aware of the presence of a lovely sleeping infant. Legends of the Middle Ages Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art "Take me somewhere," she said inquisitively, "where you stay most; I do not seem to see you here," she added, looking around her with a slight shiver. Frontier Stories He stopped, leaned upon his rake, and looked at us inquisitively, then remarked in drawling tone,— "I know'd Sam Tilden." Two Thousand Miles on an Automobile Being a Desultory Narrative of a Trip Through New England, New York, Canada, and the West, By "Chauffeur" "What will you call him, Nancy?" asks the Brat, inquisitively. Nancy The sun walked round it graciously, if not inquisitively. We Girls: a Home Story Tony was busy behind the counter wrapping up magazines, which he was going to take out the next morning, and the soldier looked very inquisitively at him. Alone in London His magnificent head, drooping under the weight of massive antlers, was turned inquisitively across the lake to the north. The Wolf Hunters A Tale of Adventure in the Wilderness When the sun parted the fog and looked down inquisitively, the whole valley was pulsing with life, alight with color. The Gringos He scowled forbiddingly at me, he scrutinized the other customer, craning sideways to survey him in the mirror, he looked about the shop and he stared inquisitively at the parlor door. The Uttermost Farthing A Savant's Vendetta It neither intermeddles unnecessarily with the affairs, nor pries inquisitively into the secrets of others. The Illustrated London Reading Book He glanced at her inquisitively, but she went up the steps, one hand extended over the baluster to his, laughing mischievously. Madcap "But your father must have some money?" said Judith, inquisitively. Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire The children eyed her inquisitively, as if wishing to understand her status with their parents before they became sociable with her. Trial and Triumph The streets are filled with the people who gaze at each other inquisitively, and apprehension seems marked on every face. Samuel F. B. Morse, His Letters and Journals In Two Volumes, Volume I. "Good night, citizen," said Sydney Carton, pausing in going by; for, the man eyed him inquisitively. A Tale of Two Cities He turned his candid gaze inquisitively to Mr Verloc’s heavy countenance at frequent intervals, especially when his sister was not looking at him. The Secret Agent a Simple Tale He was delighted with their appearance, but looked inquisitively at his apprentice for some explanation of his long absence. Old Saint Paul's A Tale of the Plague and the Fire Then Ruth rose and looked inquisitively around the room. The Man Between, an International Romance Not understanding what he meant, I repeated inquisitively: 'Came to an end, Mr. Barkis?' David Copperfield “Are you any relation of Gronwy Owen?” said the old man, looking at me more inquisitively than before, through a large pair of spectacles which he wore. Wild Wales: Its People, Language and Scenery Toward noon he was met by a young white man, who peered inquisitively into the canopied cart. The House Behind the Cedars As they entered Rodney's room Mr. Redwood looked about him inquisitively. Cast Upon the Breakers She began to feel a distinct aversion for her hostess, and her eyes turned with involuntary annoyance to the square-backed form of Linda, still inquisitively suspended on the fence. Bunner Sisters Farmer Groby had espied the two figures from the distance, and had inquisitively ridden across, to learn what was their business in his field. Tess of the d'Urbervilles But what may your business be at Llanfair?” said he, looking at me inquisitively. Wild Wales: Its People, Language and Scenery When we continued our ride in the afternoon, three emus that had been feeding on the downs came inquisitively forward; curiosity, apparently inspiring them with more courage than even the human inhabitants. Journal of an Expedition into the Interior of Tropical Australia After a while somebody tramped into the cubicle, bent over Lanyard inquisitively and, satisfied that he slept, retired, taking away the empty bottle and dishes. The False Faces Further Adventures from the History of the Lone Wolf She poked her head inquisitively through the soft green silk hangings and after surveying the pretty room for an instant made a dive for the window seat. Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus In vain she examined every recess of the rocks, or inquisitively explored every part of the summit that she thought could hold the tenement of the peddler. The Spy Vickers himself took another boulder and looked inquisitively at his strange companion. Scarhaven Keep "You can read it if you like," I said, handing her the telegram, for I had seen her glance at it inquisitively. The Four Faces A Mystery "Oh!" said I. "Well?" said he, looking somewhat inquisitively at the soldiers, who crowded into the doorway, and almost filled the entry beyond. Punchinello, Volume 1, No. 12, June 18, 1870 The maid glanced inquisitively, first at her mistress's haggard looks, then at the writing-table, as she passed it on her way to draw the blinds. Sir George Tressady — Volume II The surgeon was found inquiring among the men for professional employment, and inquisitively examining every bruise and scratch that he could induce the sturdy warriors to acknowledge they had received. The Spy The round, white ray of Jimmie Dale's flashlight circled the room suddenly, inquisitively—and went out. The Further Adventures of Jimmie Dale She paused, eyeing Lanyard inquisitively while he restored his belongings to his pockets. The Lone Wolf A Melodrama Lauriston handed the watch over and watched Melky inquisitively as he looked at it, inside and out, in a very knowing and professional way. The Orange-Yellow Diamond The coyote had halted and was squatting upon his haunches, his sharp nose pointed inquisitively toward them. Chip, of the Flying U "Yes, ma'am," answered Miss Payland, looking inquisitively at the ashen face of her mistress. Run to Earth A Novel I then gazed at her so inquisitively that she understood instinctively. My Double Life The Memoirs of Sarah Bernhardt Lounging back, this last looked the adventurer over inquisitively. The Lone Wolf A Melodrama The Professor—I had guessed his identity—joined us, glancing at me inquisitively. The Bacillus of Beauty A Romance of To-day Only once she glanced at me, but so inquisitively, so searchingly, almost viciously … I positively started. A Desperate Character and Other Stories They knew Norah and, when she entered their home, would flutter down and perch on her head and shoulders, and look inquisitively for the flowers she always brought them. A Little Bush Maid Madame Lambquin, Madame Guérard, and I, together with all the staff of the infirmary, were soon grouped anxiously and inquisitively around these glass receptacles. My Double Life The Memoirs of Sarah Bernhardt Immense black bookcases lined the walls, their shelves crowded with volumes in rich bindings; from their tops pallid marble masks peered down inquisitively, leering and scowling at the intruders. The Lone Wolf A Melodrama Two or three officers peeped into the room inquisitively. The Jew and Other Stories Above, in the high bird-house, starlings were chattering and looking down inquisitively from their airy home. A Sportsman's Sketches Works of Ivan Turgenev, Volume I All that packed crowd had first followed her with their eyes, struck by the sudden outburst of that mad rage; and then they had gone after her, inquisitively. The Path of Life He looks inquisitively at the large brand-new parcel under my arm, and asks: "What have you got there?" Hunger The other three soldiers approached inquisitively to where Yakob was crouching. Selected Polish Tales He looked at her inquisitively, not knowing how to act. Esther Waters All the while their eyes stared at one another inquisitively, as though they were strangers meeting for the first time. The Cathedral Liputin, at the top of the three steps, stared inquisitively down from the little dark room. The Possessed (The Devils) Then putting his arms about her, he looked inquisitively down into her face, only a bit more tenderly than he squinted at his canvases. Literary Love-Letters and Other Stories It is as if for the first time in my life I see these firs, maples, beeches, and they all look at me inquisitively and wait. Plays by Anton Chekhov, Second Series Not boldly; his round dark eyes were like those of some shy animal peering inquisitively but shyly at the passer-by. A Traveller in Little Things "It's the husband, Peggy," she said to the servant, waiting inquisitively behind her. The Fallen Leaves His sharp eyes darted inquisitively from one corner of the room to another. The Possessed (The Devils) He immediately stood up and looked at the gentlemen inquisitively. The Trial But she must have found something strange about Falkenberg, coming up like that wearing decent clothes, and with a man to carry his things; she looked at him inquisitively and asked: "What sort of work?" Wanderers The girl looked inquisitively at the hidden face, and answered: "Yes, Miss Stuart had come." A Terrible Secret Birds piped and chirped merrily amid the leaves above and around, a rabbit sat to watch me inquisitively, but otherwise I was alone, for the Tinker had vanished and his tent with him. Peregrine's Progress As she uttered these words, a young girl's head, fair, charming, rosy looked inquisitively through the half-open door. The Grip of Desire It was no less a thing than Caesar himself—the long-haired dog—who nosed around him inquisitively. The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Nancy's bright dark eyes peered inquisitively into the dreamy blue ones opposite her. Teddy's Button But while he stood his eyes roamed inquisitively about the room. The Broken Road He stooped, as he spoke, and peered up inquisitively at the back of the mummy, where it was visible between the supports. The Vanishing Man Caia Poppeia's was less under control, for she was younger and had nothing to conceal; she was inquisitively enjoying the entertainment and evidently did not know what was coming. Caesar Dies Evidently the hound was used to voicing false alarms whenever a coyote slipped past or a skunk nosed inquisitively near. Man Size They flew around our house inquisitively to the joy of all, not only of ourselves, but also of the dogs. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 21 The Recent Days (1910-1914) Then, as the two children leant inquisitively over the cradle, Mathieu also glanced at it, and saw a healthy, sturdy-looking child, with a square face and strong features. Fruitfulness Here, too, a man—a tall, thick-set man—was loitering; and, as he looked inquisitively into my face, I turned and reentered the court, slowly retracing my steps. The Vanishing Man And while Bull, quaking, expected to see the head torn from the shoulders of the child, Diablo pointed his ears and sniffed the fist of the boy inquisitively. Bull Hunter "Is it any harm to inquire as to your wishes Miss Marguerite?" said Phillip, glancing inquisitively into her face. Marguerite Verne As she passed through the hall to the stairs she poked her head inquisitively into the living room. Grace Harlowe's Second Year at Overton College He was sitting up in between two of the pans that were almost his own color, with his head turned one side, and "hands on his heart," watching me inquisitively with one black eye. Army Letters from an Officer's Wife, 1871-1888 He did not look abroad inquisitively, nor within intuitively. The Life, Crime, and Capture of John Wilkes Booth She raised her head inquisitively, gazing at the young husband and wife with a smile. Theresa Raquin At this, Borla turned his head toward her as if not realizing quite why she had reacted so violently, whereas Emperor Euphrates merely observed her with inquisitively raised eyebrows and a certain unexpressive watchfulness. Si'Wren of the Patriarchs Andrews felt the eyes looking him over inquisitively. Three Soldiers Late Carscallen held it inquisitively for a moment, and then his jaws opened and shut as if he were about to speak. The March of the White Guard He ceased scraping at his pipe to peer inquisitively into the bowl. Out of the Primitive Hans grinned delightedly when he set foot on the conning tower of the submarine and glanced inquisitively into the interior. Boy Scouts in a Submarine : or, Searching an Ocean Floor Now he hopped boldly upon Jan's motionless body, and perked his head inquisitively as he examined the strange face, covered with blood and twisted in torture. The Honor of the Big Snows Corporals and nuns clustered round the mountains of cabbages, and college cooks prowled about inquisitively, on the look-out for good bargains. The Fat and the Thin "That is true," but Mrs. Phoebe looked at the girl so inquisitively that her colour rose in anger, and exclaimed, "Madam, I know not what you mean!" Love and Life An Old Story in Eighteenth Century Costume Bryce turned to see a tall, broad-shouldered, bearded man pass the window—the door opened and he walked in, to glance inquisitively at the inspector. The Paradise Mystery His glance, wandering inquisitively, fell on the bed. The Invisible Man But Mrs. Knight was insistent; her eyes glittered, her sharp nose was thrust forward inquisitively. The Auction Block He examined them on all sides, sniffing and looking inquisitively at their faces. The Fortune of the Rougons But Villiers detained him a moment, and looked inquisitively at him full in the eyes. Ardath Mr. Carbajal teetered upon the balls of his feet while his small black eyes roved inquisitively. Rainbow's End Not even the usual cat or dog came romping inquisitively into the room. Half a Rogue Inside the coach, the travelers eyed each other inquisitively in the melancholy light of the dawn. Mademoiselle Fifi Throughout the morning people strolled inquisitively round the four corpses. The Fortune of the Rougons Though all but the sleeping man eyed me inquisitively, as I took my place among them, not one changed his position. Ten Nights in a Bar Room He peeped inquisitively into the dark opening of the well, then he shook his head. Rainbow's End Henfrey looked at the stranger inquisitively, and then glanced at The Sparrow. Mademoiselle of Monte Carlo "Is there any question with regard to the father of the children?" enquires his honour, again placing his hand to his ear and leaning forward inquisitively. Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter As soon as a mite bends inquisitively over the opening of a drain— "Don't stop there," another mite shouts out, "fever sits in the hole!" Mutual Aid; a factor of evolution Everyone, save myself, looked at him inquisitively,—but he did not explain his meaning. The Life Everlasting; a reality of romance While I was walking away with Maestro Giacopino, he asked me very inquisitively what was the close and lengthy conversation I had had with his Holiness. Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini The caribou raised his head and looked at us inquisitively. The Lure of the Labrador Wild "Ye don't tell where ye raised that critter, eh?" he interrupts, inquisitively, pointing his thumb over his right shoulder, and crooking his finger, comically. Our World, Or, the Slaveholder's Daughter They looked up, and stared at us inquisitively, but without moving. Swiss Family Robinson The emu sees the feathered thing in the drain, comes inquisitively up and sniffs at it. The Euahlayi Tribe; a study of aboriginal life in Australia See, the steaming-pan of the clouds splits open; and, through the apertures, the moon peeps, inquisitively. The Wonders of Instinct Chapters in the Psychology of Insects He also smelled Tommy inquisitively, to learn was he an eatable. Foul Play This carriage, with its sinister escort, could make but slow headway through the dense mass of the people, who looked inquisitively through the lowered windows into the interior of the coach. Louisa of Prussia and Her Times Severne stood fixed, looking after her; cold crept among his bones: he was roused by a voice above him saying, very inquisitively, "What does she say?" A Woman-Hater She got up slowly from her seat, slowly put her spectacles away in their case, rubbed her fat little hands together, then suddenly licked inquisitively one finger as an animal might do. The Captives While she was fastening up the pink dotted mull, Poppy walked inquisitively in and sat down to oversee this special, important event. Missy He would sit gravely at Jeremy's feet, his body pressed against Jeremy's leg, one leg stuck out square, his eyes fixed inquisitively upon the nursery scene. Jeremy She put them on, there and then, Miss Carlyle's eyes searching her face inquisitively all the time. East Lynne No," he added, seeing that she still looked at him inquisitively, "it is the old story. Clever Woman of the Family Her brows were arched inquisitively and her lips puckered....He had had a narrow escape. The Puppet Crown But there!—you're looking sadly, sadly ill; and,' she glanced round a little inquisitively, 'I think my story had better wait for a more convenient occasion.' The Return Mary and Helen looked across at him inquisitively. Jeremy "Thank you," replied the Englishman, and then as a throng of beautiful young women came from a room on the side and gathered about the throne he added inquisitively: "Who are they?" The Land of the Changing Sun He stared inquisitively at the strangers, but both were so much occupied by the damsel that he remained unnoticed. Windsor Castle By his side was Owd Bob, scanning his master's countenance, a wistful compassion deep in the sad gray eyes; while close by, one of the parson's terriers was nosing inquisitively in the wet grass. Bob, Son of Battle "You didn't say any thing about it, so I don't see how you could," said Demi, inquisitively. Little Men He was warming his hands and placidly ignoring his gaunt arms in their thinly-clad "hickory" sleeves, when a young girl of eighteen sauntered, half perfunctorily, half inquisitively into the room. Colonel Starbottle's Client She was a comely dame, with a ruddy cheek, and an eye in her head that looked inquisitively at her master as she arranged her cap and threw back her rather gay ribbons. The Golden Dog "Well," murmured the young girl, as she glanced inquisitively round her, "this time, at least, I think I know as much as the most curious woman could possibly wish to know." Louise de la Valliere He would lose himself in thought and, inquisitively looking about himself from under his thick, knitted eyebrows, walk about for days, angry and morose, as though silently asking something, which he feared to ask aloud. The Man Who Was Afraid Wiles opened the door a little impatiently, yet inquisitively, as Dobbs passed. The Story of a Mine "But aren't they always waylaying you to go out with them, dear?" said the little lady inquisitively. A Room with a View Even the road below gave free play to its caprice, and meandered like any stream inquisitively through the valley, visiting all the villages within reach, after a whimsical fashion of its own. Noto: an Unexplained Corner of Japan She did not now say those former terrible words to him, but looked simply, merrily, and inquisitively at him. War and Peace Meanwhile the door from the inner rooms was opened inquisitively again. Crime and Punishment As Miss Haldin looked at her inquisitively she began to describe the emaciated face of the man, his fleshless limbs, his destitution. Under Western Eyes She glanced very inquisitively indeed at the two children, who had begun to frisk at sight of the square all bathed in winter sunshine. The Prophet of Berkeley Square For a moment he was embarrassed when the waiter approached him inquisitively, but it was only to learn the number of his room to "charge" the meal. Trent's Trust, and Other Stories The stranger glanced inquisitively in my direction, and turned to obey the superintendent. The Filigree Ball Being a full and true account of the solution of the mystery concerning the Jeffrey-Moore affair The young man, left standing alone in the middle of the room, listened inquisitively, thinking. Crime and Punishment He turned round, and looked at the little thing, reluctantly, inquisitively. John Halifax, Gentleman "Take me somewhere," she said inquisitively, "where you stay most; I do not seem to see you HERE," she added, looking around her with a slight shiver. In the Carquinez Woods "And pray, sir," said Maria, bending her eyes inquisitively toward the youth, "if she want it, what has she done with it!" Tales for Fifteen, or, Imagination and Heart For some moments he remained silent, merely looking me inquisitively in the face. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 5 "Do you know that I am being followed?" asked Raskolnikov, looking inquisitively at him. Crime and Punishment "You astonish me!" said I; and I looked inquisitively at Monsieur Maillard. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe — Volume 4 He took the long white envelope and squinted at it inquisitively. Lahoma When Nekhludoff had risen and sat gradually collecting his thoughts, he noticed that everybody in the room was inquisitively looking at something that was passing by the open doors. Resurrection The little boy had lifted his pretty head inquisitively, and above it two cows were poking their rosy muzzles and brilliant eyes through the holes in the stable wall. The Chouans "I felt that you were going to ask some question like that," she said, looking inquisitively at him. Crime and Punishment When he raised his hand she stretched her nose inquisitively. The Seventh Man As I rode up to the inn door an old sergeant, with squinting eyes and his tongue in his cheek, scanned me inquisitively, and started to cross the street to challenge me. Under the Red Robe "Why, bless my soul!" said the old gentleman, advancing inquisitively by a step at a time, "it can't be Mr. Bashwood!" Armadale See, the steaming-pan of the clouds splits open; and, through the apertures, the moon peeps, inquisitively. The Life of the Spider He listened intently, gloomily and dreamily, bending down at the entrance and peeping inquisitively in from the pavement. Crime and Punishment The dogs ran out of the yards and looked inquisitively at my horses. The Wife, and other stories And now the flashlight played inquisitively about her. The White Moll The rector proceeded on his walk, rather surprised to find his thoughts running inquisitively on a woman who was a stranger to him. Armadale Old Sharon looked inquisitively at Moody as he put the question. My Lady's Money Before entering the dining-room he paused, fixing his eyes inquisitively on the back of Lady Janet's visitor—the back being all that he could see in the position he then occupied. The New Magdalen Gavrilo felt something intoxicating and oppressive creeping over him, over all his limbs, making his head reel, and his eyes grow dim, as they moved inquisitively about the eating-house. Creatures That Once Were Men |
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