We will call the damsel, and inquire. --Gen. xxiv.
57.
Then David inquired of the Lord yet again. And the
Lord answered him. --1 Sam.
xxiii. 4.
2. To seek to learn anything by recourse to the proper means
of knoledge; to make examination.
And inquire Gladly into the ways of God with man.
--Miltom.
Note: This word is followed by of before the person asked;
as, to inquire of a neighbor. It is followed by
concerning, after, or about, before the subject of
inquiry; as, his friends inquired about or concerning
his welfare. ``Thou dost not inquire wisely concerning
this.'' --Eccl. vii. 10. It is followed by into when
search is made for particular knowledge or information;
as, to inquire into the cause of a sudden death. It is
followed by for or after when a place or person is
sought, or something is missing. ``Inquire in the house
of Judas for one called Saul of Tarsus.'' --Acts ix.
11.