interrogate
verb (used with object)
to ask questions of (a person), sometimes to seek answers or information that the person questioned considers personal or secret.
interrogatingly
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a word derived from
interrogate.
Example Sentences
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When she had got him into the desired position she turned interrogatingly to Malcolm Sage.
From Malcolm Sage, Detective by Herbert George Jenkins
"Oh, monsieur," said Lebrenn, bowing clumsily, "indeed, you do me great honor—" "Come, come; no ceremonies, my dear sir," interjected the Count, and he added interrogatingly; "my dear monsieur—Lebrenn—I believe?"
From The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 by Eug?ne Sue
Lindler opened the box, then looked interrogatingly at Malcolm Sage.
From Malcolm Sage, Detective by Herbert George Jenkins
He wondered a little over Tidemand's remark about boat-rides being dangerous; Tidemand had given the remark a subtle meaning, and Ole had looked at him interrogatingly.
From Shallow Soil by Carl Christian Hyllested
Rogers, his man, looked interrogatingly at his master, who, shaking his head, passed over to the instrument and took up the receiver.
From Malcolm Sage, Detective by Herbert George Jenkins
