Asked in A Sentence

    1

    A number of those in attendance asked if the service was still on for seven o'clock.

    2

    A tired voice asked for him by name.

    3

    A woman identified herself as Mrs. Fryatt and asked if Martha had telephoned today, or if we'd heard from her, or from her mother, or anyone else concerning Martha.

    4

    After a lengthy pause, the man asked.

    5

    After a pause, Irv asked how much?

    6

    After he thanked me I asked, "Did you have any luck on your own?"

    7

    Again I asked my teacher, "Is this not love?"

    8

    Alex asked with a grin.

    9

    Alex had asked one of the men go into town and rent a car for them.

    10

    Alex must have heard something, but he apparently chose not to share it – even when asked.

    11

    All were asked the same question.

    12

    Am I still grounded? she asked, pinning him with a cold glare and crossing her arms.

    13

    And asked him what?

    14

    Are there any more tidbits you can slip my way? she asked.

    15

    Are you all right here? he asked.

    16

    Are you alright, Gabriel? she asked.

    17

    Are you here for any reason? she asked suspiciously.

    18

    Are you here for the GM? she asked.

    19

    Are you next of kin? a doctor asked, knocking on the door.

    20

    Are you okay? she asked, surprised and concerned.

    21

    Are you well? he asked.

    22

    Asked me outright if I thought Claire might have pinched it.

    23

    At first she thought he might have been a visitor of the other man in the room, but the family said he had asked for Alex, and had stayed with him for a little while.

    24

    At first, when my teacher told me about a new thing I asked very few questions.

    25

    Before Dean could tell her about Ryland, she turned to her husband, "Are you going to let Fred go skiing with that man?" she asked in a whisper as they turned toward their quarters.

    26

    Before he could respond I asked if Julie was nearby.

    27

    Betsy asked after once more, he'd left early.

    28

    Betsy asked as we drove home to Surry.

    29

    Betsy asked with a smile.

    30

    Betsy asked, trying to ease the tension.

    31

    Bianca asked, her eyes wide.

    32

    Bianca asked, surprised the man had feelings.

    33

    Bill asked the officer.

    34

    Brennan asked after a pause.

    35

    Brennan asked as soon as I picked up.

    36

    Brennan asked when there was a break in our conversation.

    37

    But it was Ryland who asked his son if that was who frightened him.

    38

    But Sofi asked me to visit.

    39

    Can you come in? he asked.

    40

    Can you handle this? he asked Landon.

    41

    Carmen asked, trying to establish identity.

    42

    Charlie asked, mentioning the area's last major mining operation.

    43

    Claire asked as she took the objects.

    44

    Claire asked, pausing in the door frame of the bathroom.

    45

    Corday asked the question as casually as if he was inquiring about the weather.

    46

    Corday asked, directing his question to Dean.

    47

    Corday never volunteered any information and when Dean asked him outright if Shipton was still alive, the officer ignored the question and changed the subject.

    48

    Corday rose, and asked, not quite casually enough.

    49

    Could I lie down for a while? she asked.

    50

    Cynthia asked "They were old cigarettes—not like Patsy smokes," she said and then added quickly, "gotta go."

    51

    Cynthia asked as Edith paused in her narration.

    52

    Cynthia asked as Fred sent the message.

    53

    Cynthia asked as she looked over his shoulder at his work.

    54

    Cynthia asked as she returned to the counter and began chopping carrots with a large butcher knife.

    55

    Cynthia asked as she snuggled even closer, the earlier troubles of the day drifting even further away.

    56

    Cynthia asked as they hurried back to their Jeep.

    57

    Cynthia asked I knew the picture Mr. O'Connor had wasn't Annie Quincy.

    58

    Cynthia asked in exasperation.

    59

    Cynthia asked out of politeness as Effie picked up a chocolate chip cookie with dainty fingers.

    60

    Cynthia asked the boy.

    61

    Cynthia asked when Ryland mentioned there was no charge.

    62

    Cynthia asked with a knowing smile.

    63

    Cynthia asked with a sly smile.

    64

    Cynthia asked with concern.

    65

    Cynthia asked, already knowing the answer.

    66

    Cynthia asked, as if reading his mind.

    67

    Cynthia asked, cutting the game short as Mrs. Lincoln leaped into her lap, purring like a buzz saw.

    68

    Cynthia asked, matching Fred's continued smirk.

    69

    Cynthia asked, picking up the brush.

    70

    Cynthia asked, surprised by his reaction.

    71

    Cynthia asked, then cringed when she recognized it.

    72

    Cynthia raised her eyebrows as he asked, "Guess how much they cost me?"

    73

    Cynthia smiled and asked, Jennifer's question is legitimate.

    74

    Cynthia stepped into the room as Dean asked Fred, "Any way of finding out who he is?"

    75

    Dad asked me if I was hungry and I said yes.

    76

    Damian asked in amusement.

    77

    Damian asked with an easy smile.

    78

    Damian asked, crossing to his desk.

    79

    Damian asked, moving away from the door.

    80

    Damian caught his eye and looked pointedly at Dusty, silently asking if the Guardian had done as he asked and told his boss that the Natural was more than a new recruit.

    81

    Darian asked in a hushed voice.

    82

    Darian asked in a sad voice.

    83

    Darian asked, eyes narrowing.

    84

    Darkyn asked Gabriel mentally.

    85

    Darkyn asked with a cold smile.

    86

    Darkyn asked, pulling her from her mind.

    87

    Darkyn said Hell would do what she asked, so she willed her hair shorter and blonde.

    88

    Darkyn would slaughter Gabriel in a deal, but human-Deidre … would she do it, if he asked?

    89

    David Dean asked as he sat down next to her.

    90

    Dawkins asked as he waved a foot at the cat, who scurried back and repeated her greeting.

    91

    Dean asked and she nodded.

    92

    Dean asked as Donnie wandered out of the room and up the stairs.

    93

    Dean asked as Fred left to change for yet another dinner engagement with Miss Worthington.

    94

    Dean asked as he bent down and kissed his wife.

    95

    Dean asked as he gathered up his dishes.

    96

    Dean asked as he joined his wife in the kitchen.

    97

    Dean asked as he loaded the dishwasher.

    98

    Dean asked as he paused beneath a streetlight.

    99

    Dean asked as Ryland skied up to his son and tried to console him.

    100

    Dean asked but Ryland shook his head no.

    101

    Dean asked in his sweetest tongue-in-cheek voice.

    102

    Dean asked no one in particular.

    103

    Dean asked over his shoulder.

    104

    Dean asked sharply, tired of Weller's game playing.

    105

    Dean asked the question before he remembered futility of such a query.

    106

    Dean asked the young girl.

    107

    Dean asked to break the silence.

    108

    Dean asked when they were alone in their quarters.

    109

    Dean asked with a smile as the others began to follow the orders to leave the room.

    110

    Dean asked with a smile.

    111

    Dean asked without answering the question.

    112

    Dean asked, "Do Jen's parents know?"

    113

    Dean asked, "What was your read on the guy?"

    114

    Dean asked, a no-nonsense tone to his voice.

    115

    Dean asked, as he leaned on his shovel.

    116

    Dean asked, as he shaded his eyes from the late afternoon sun.

    117

    Dean asked, as much to himself as Fred O'Connor.

    118

    Dean asked, drawing a smile from the matronly jailer.

    119

    Dean asked, his curiosity overcoming his desire to distance himself from this woman who was making him increasingly uncomfortable.

    120

    Dean asked, ignoring Fred's quip.

    121

    Dean asked, jumping up to move the meat from the splattering grease.

    122

    Dean asked, looking over his shoulder.

    123

    Dean asked, more to humor Fred than anything else.

    124

    Dean asked, not in a friendly tone.

    125

    Dean asked, picturing the Scout creeping along a Kansas Interstate.

    126

    Dean asked, remembering Fitzgerald's purchase.

    127

    Dean asked, surprised at the young girl's unusual candor.

    128

    Dean asked, the one question that had bothered him from the start.

    129

    Dean asked, trying to control the quiver in his voice.

    130

    Dean asked, trying to hustle Fred along with his drawn out explanation.

    131

    Dean asked, waiting for a reply.

    132

    Dean asked, with a wave of his hands.

    133

    Dean pulled Janet aside and asked if she had let any strangers into Bird Song the prior afternoon.

    134

    Dean started to protest but his wife began carrying the packed ornaments from the room and asked in her sweetest tone if he could remove the now-dried Christmas tree and finish a short list of Bird Song chores she'd drawn up earlier.

    135

    Dean thanked Weller for his concern and asked, What's the deal with Fitzgerald?

    136

    Deidre asked at his silence.

    137

    Deidre asked him, troubled.

    138

    Deidre asked, her new instincts warning her of an attempt at deception.

    139

    Deidre asked, standing in alarm.

    140

    Deidre was being asked by the woman who stole her lover and her destiny for advice.

    141

    Do you ever miss the countryside? she asked.

    142

    Do you get that? she asked.

    143

    Do you have any food? she asked.

    144

    Do you think he'd tell you he cut the rope if you asked him?

    145

    Do you think I should? he asked in a quaking voice.

    146

    Do you think Martha will upset Quinn enough so he won't do what you asked?

    147

    Do you understand me? he asked.

    148

    Do you understand? he asked.

    149

    Don't you feel overwhelmed by it? she asked Alex.

    150

    Dusty asked after a pause.

    151

    Dusty asked with a frown.

    152

    Dusty asked, a knot forming in his stomach.

    153

    Dusty asked, eyes going from his dinner to the mangled creature on the table in front of them.

    154

    Dusty asked, glancing up from his phone.

    155

    Dusty asked, oblivious to the exchange.

    156

    Effie immediately asked her about the missing portrait of the reverend and his wife.

    157

    Evelyn asked after a startled pause.

    158

    Evelyn asked with a hesitant smile.

    159

    Evelyn asked, eyes on her face as she exited quickly.

    160

    Every week, he asked how many things she checked off her bucket list.

    161

    Felipa asked in surprise.

    162

    Finally, he asked, "What are you going to do with the land if you win the case?"

    163

    Finally, in an attempt to change the subject, he asked, You seem to be making pretty good progress deciphering the notebook.

    164

    Finally, she asked lamely, "Are you okay?"

    165

    Finally, she asked, "Do you want me out of the room when you break this news to Howie?"

    166

    Franny asked Donnie as the two joined Dean and Martha.

    167

    Fred asked at one point, on his way to deliver cookies and hot chocolate to the parlor.

    168

    Fred asked the question like a learned professor, speculating on a universal problem of time, space and the creation of the universe.

    169

    Fred asked the sheriff.

    170

    Fred asked, but Effie just shook her head.

    171

    Fred asked, crossing his fingers.

    172

    Fred asked, looking over Dean's shoulder.

    173

    Fred asked, stepping back from the petite woman's fury.

    174

    Fred made appropriate notes, then asked, "Who was in the room when the knife disappeared?"

    175

    Fred O'Connor, dressed to the nines in a dapper suit, pink shirt, bow tie and sporting a boutonniere, asked Dean if his iron was broken when he took one look at his stepson's new but wrinkled slacks.

    176

    Gabe asked his friend.

    177

    Gabe asked in a level voice.

    178

    Gabe asked, genuinely interested.

    179

    Gabe asked, holding up the compass.

    180

    Gabriel asked in a growl.

    181

    Gabriel asked in a hushed voice.

    182

    Gabriel asked Tymkyn in an even voice.

    183

    Gabriel asked with a bitter laugh.

    184

    Gabriel asked without looking at her.

    185

    Gabriel asked, focusing once again on his surroundings.

    186

    Gabriel asked, hands on the hilts of his weapons.

    187

    Gabriel asked, holding up the paper.

    188

    Gabriel asked, looking at her once more.

    189

    Gabriel asked, sensing there was more to the demon lord's journey from Hell.

    190

    Gabriel asked, unaware of the Dark One doing anyone favors for free.

    191

    Han asked from the doorway.

    192

    Han asked, extending his hand as if approaching a wounded animal.

    193

    Hank from the Midwest even asked him for his autograph.

    194

    Hannah asked as they walked to the cafeteria.

    195

    Hannah asked in a hushed tone.

    196

    Hannah asked, gaze on Kris once again.

    197

    Hannah asked, her glowing gaze going to the castle again.

    198

    Hannah asked, her smile fading.

    199

    Hannah asked, turning to her.

    200

    Harmony asked at last.

    201

    Have you been there for the past two days? her father asked.

    202

    He always asked Betsy what cases he was missing by his absence.

    203

    He asked Dean what the event was all about.

    204

    He asked if there were others and I told him about two.

    205

    He asked me to.

    206

    He asked Priscilla, the owner, for a cup and filled it from one of the coffee dispensers.

    207

    He asked, and started reading.

    208

    He asked, just to toss a little more chum in the water, "What happened to your mother?"

    209

    He excused himself and asked the owner if he could make a phone card call and did so, but was unsuccessful in reaching Cynthia.

    210

    He glanced in the kitchen and asked Dean if he'd seen Ginger.

    211

    He had a look that begged to be asked about his success.

    212

    He hadn't asked or cared.

    213

    He has friends, doesn't he? she asked.

    214

    He might wish he had never asked her to write her thoughts down.

    215

    He obviously knew he owed us an explanation but I sensed he would wait us out until someone asked.

    216

    He then asked if he might use her telephone with his phone card.

    217

    He waited for me to continue but when I didn't he asked, "Do you suppose if there were a tipster, he or she could help us out?"

    218

    He was simply helping out his sibling and never asked for details.

    219

    He went to see her yesterday, and he asked me to stop by and meet all her friends tonight.

    220

    He wished Andre had stuck around a little longer, so he could.ve asked him what to do.

    221

    He'd asked her if she'd take herself out of the equation before she hurt Gabriel.

    222

    He's asked Leyon to step into Ne'Rin's role.

    223

    Helga asked with a glance at her neck.

    224

    How are you good? she asked.

    225

    How did you lose your deal? she asked Zamon.

    226

    How many did you sell? she asked.

    227

    However, when his father asked if he was ready for a greater challenge he declined.

    228

    Hypothetically speaking …" "Could you come home when you wanted?" she asked.

    229

    I accepted gratefully and asked him if there was any news on the camper.

    230

    I am frequently asked how I overcome the peculiar conditions under which I work in college.

    231

    I asked a darling woman at the courthouse yesterday to do some digging for me.

    232

    I asked after a few deep breaths.

    233

    I asked as I stroked my knife against her cheek.

    234

    I asked as I tasted my bourbon on the rebound.

    235

    I asked before I realized how accusatory the question sounded.

    236

    I asked Daniel Brennan if there was any progress in the Bryce case.

    237

    I asked Gabriel to find you days ago.

    238

    I asked her if she perceived any hint of threat.

    239

    I asked her that one of them call me with the results.

    240

    I asked her that.

    241

    I asked her, as if it was business as usual.

    242

    I asked him if he ever wished to write his thoughts.

    243

    I asked him once if he was not sometimes tired at night, after working all day; and he answered, with a sincere and serious look, "Gorrappit, I never was tired in my life."

    244

    I asked Martha back for supper.

    245

    I asked the others after I'd explained Brennan's conversation.

    246

    I asked when I'd caught my breath.

    247

    I asked where the house in question was located and was told it was several blocks away and this was a staging area.

    248

    I asked without answering the man's question.

    249

    I asked Yes, or a victim's advocacy group.

    250

    I asked you thrice to share what happened over the weekend.

    251

    I asked, breaking the reverential silence.

    252

    I asked, confirming my lack of faith in the couple's long term relationship.

    253

    I asked, immediately realizing the stupidity of the question.

    254

    I asked, just as a stocky bearded man dressed in a brown religious smock came out of a side door.

    255

    I asked, knowing they probably hadn't tried.

    256

    I asked, more to take his mind off mayhem than to elicit information.

    257

    I asked, thrilled that al last there was news.

    258

    I asked, trying to learn something of what transpired.

    259

    I basically asked him to stop.

    260

    I crossed my fingers, at least mentally, and asked, "Was he around when Annie was abducted?"

    261

    I did some tests and then asked Ginny for some research help.

    262

    I did what you asked.

    263

    I didn't know the names of anyone at organization so I asked for the person in charge of investigations.

    264

    I don't know how it came up—maybe he asked where I was born—but when I told him, he said how he knew Ouray and loved it out here.

    265

    I don't know why she asked me; it didn't appear as if I had a say in the matter.

    266

    I had my hand on the door handle but instead asked our driver to follow it.

    267

    I have asked Golitsyn and he has refused.

    268

    I have this gift I never asked for but it's like I have an obligation to utilize it.

    269

    I just asked a question.

    270

    I just want to know if … it's important, she asked, face flushing.

    271

    I lied to my parents when they asked me, but a neighbor had seen me there.

    272

    I mentioned finding the old name of Willard Humphries and asked if Brennan could check if he'd been released.

    273

    I pulled her Sight, so she couldn't tell I was lying, then asked what she'd wager on it.

    274

    I put on the dress for you, just as you asked.

    275

    I should've asked first, Gabriel said with a glance toward the window.

    276

    I thought I knew but I asked anyway.

    277

    I told her I'd asked the same question of Martha earlier and she'd been noncommittal.

    278

    I told him we were trying to trace the electric bike by its model but asked about checking hospitals.

    279

    I.ve done almost everything you asked me to the past few weeks.

    280

    I'm overwhelmed—couldn't have asked for more.

    281

    I'm sorry I asked.

    282

    If she asked, a mirror would appear on the opposite wall.

    283

    Iggy asked about it.

    284

    Ileana asked, interested for the first time.

    285

    Iliana asked, tapping a hot pink fingernail.

    286

    In the time that he had been home, he never asked about the man who stabbed him, nor the situation with Lori.

    287

    Instead he asked when the sheriff was returning.

    288

    Instead she asked, "What did you do to get spanked?"

    289

    Instead, he asked Fred about his detective work.

    290

    Instead, I asked a question.

    291

    Instead, she slipped into bed, and in spite of the early hour, doused the lights and asked that any talk wait until morning.

    292

    Is there news about the girl Martha? he asked.

    293

    Is your phone at home busted? he asked as he sat down and asked Priscilla for a coffee.

    294

    Isn't that what you do? she asked, wiping her tears.

    295

    Isn't there some part of you that can care? she asked, troubled again.

    296

    It is a safe bet that no one has ever asked that question before, and yet this system is designed to answer it.

    297

    It is wisdom that King Solomon asked God for, not intelligence.

    298

    Jackson asked, surprising me.

    299

    Jade hadn.t wanted to come; he.d asked a personal favor of Darkyn not to come.

    300

    Jake asked from his seat nearby.

    301

    Jake asked hopefully, reappearing in the bathroom doorway.

    302

    Jake asked in a hushed voice.

    303

    Jared asked, the confidence in his voice replaced by unease.

    304

    Jenn asked too casually.

    305

    Jenn asked, watching him closely.

    306

    Jennifer asked "Probably to frighten us off," Dean answered.

    307

    Jennifer asked, a hint of fear in her voice.

    308

    Jennifer asked, caution written on her words.

    309

    Jonathan asked Alex excitedly as they joined Carmen and Felipa.

    310

    Jonny asked, drawing abreast of Damian.

    311

    Jonny asked, facing her again.

    312

    Joseph asked Fred for a marker and cardboard and began making "No Trespassing" signs, signifying he planned a visit to the mine later.

    313

    Jule asked with a warm smile.

    314

    Jule asked, looking at the animal in the paddock.

    315

    Julie asked, scarcely above a whisper.

    316

    Katie asked as they walked.

    317

    Katie asked, her gaze going to the maid.

    318

    Katie asked, lifting a cashmere sweater.

    319

    Katie asked, startled to see the cowering healer in her room.

    320

    Katie asked, uncertain what her sister knew.

    321

    Kiera asked with a frown.

    322

    Kiera asked, and tried to pull away.

    323

    Kiera asked, at the end of her patience.

    324

    Kiera asked, thinking hard.

    325

    Kiera asked, trying hard to control the anger building within her.

    326

    Kiki asked uneasily as the half-demon approached.

    327

    Kiki asked, agitation on his face.

    328

    Kiki asked, gaze sharpening.

    329

    Kin asked, uneasiness replacing the glow in his eyes.

    330

    Kris asked as he poured himself a second glass of whiskey.

    331

    Kris asked me to bring her here.

    332

    Kris asked, sitting heavily on the ground beside him.

    333

    Kris asked, the worry lines on his forehead deepening.

    334

    Laney asked, returning to the kitchen.

    335

    Lankha asked, sitting back.

    336

    Larkin asked, trying to look down at Martha and at the same time keeping a wary eye on Dean, who was ready to kill her.

    337

    Later, when Katie asked what happened, she merely said it didn't work.

    338

    Let me guess, you asked him if he wanted a croissant?

    339

    Leyon asked, his gaze intent.

    340

    Leyon asked, standing beside her.

    341

    Like war front? she asked.

    342

    Linda asked, turning to her in concern.

    343

    Lon asked, holding out his hand.

    344

    Lon, did you let her in? he asked.

    345

    Lori asked in a cool voice.

    346

    Lori had asked Alex to forgive her.

    347

    Lori said "When does your vacation end?" she asked Lori.

    348

    Martha asked if she'd like to hold the baby, thrilling Molly further.

    349

    Martha asked, a frightened look on her face.

    350

    Martha asked, gesturing toward the living room.

    351

    Martha asked, showing the first glimmer of interest since being told of her forced departure.

    352

    Martha didn't answer but after a short time she asked to be excused.

    353

    Martha had asked to come in late as baby Clair had a bad night.

    354

    Martha wasn't doing well staying alone so she asked a bottle of Beefeater to keep her company.

    355

    Me surviving? she asked incredulously.

    356

    Megan asked in disbelief, appearing through the door leading to the hall.

    357

    Megan asked, chuckling as she leaned against the doorway.

    358

    Molly asked from where she was standing in the doorway, holding a raft of papers.

    359

    Molly asked, practically holding her breath.

    360

    Most of the time they did, but in the case of Lori, each time Carmen asked him about it, he simply said they would discuss it later.

    361

    Ne'Rin asked, joining him.

    362

    No wonder he asked her if she was drunk.

    363

    No. He asked me if he should be talking to you.

    364

    No. Pumpkin told me Billy asked him to buy booze, but he refused.

    365

    None was longer than a page and each asked after Annie's health and wellbeing and then added a few lines that mentioned that all was well in Boston.

    366

    Normally he would have asked if she was ready to go to bed, or even if she needed help.

    367

    Not wanting anyone to interfere with her plan for air, she drew a deep breath and asked the portal system to take her outside the stone fortress.

    368

    Of all the questions Corday had asked, for some reason, this one made Dean's heart do an extra skip.

    369

    Of course she probably wouldn't have said if they had asked.

    370

    On the way, Dean chatted about inconsequential things but pointedly asked about school.

    371

    Over pie and coffee that followed a meat loaf dinner, Betsy asked the question on all our minds.

    372

    Pierre asked with a frown.

    373

    Pierre asked, agitated as he trotted through the gate.

    374

    Prince Vasili knew this, and having once realized that if he asked on behalf of all who begged of him, he would soon be unable to ask for himself, he became chary of using his influence.

    375

    Priscilla handed the Weller a coffee cup without being asked, a sure sign the sheriff was a regular.

    376

    Quinn asked the question over oatmeal and raisin toast on Saturday morning.

    377

    Quinn asked, arresting everyone's attention.

    378

    Quinn asked, his face masked in shock.

    379

    Randy asked about Fred, and Dean related Fred's latest exploits with the bargains from the props of the play Boo!

    380

    Realization of exactly what he'd asked for made Jule breathe out hard.

    381

    Rhyn asked Gabriel, his gaze never leaving Darkyn.

    382

    Rhyn asked suspiciously as Kiki started toward the arched door beside the portcullis.

    383

    Rhyn asked with a laugh.

    384

    Rhyn asked, amused by the security.

    385

    Rhyn asked, following him.

    386

    Rhyn asked, opening a portal.

    387

    Rhyn asked, peering into the lake.

    388

    Rhyn asked, the feeling of doom making him jittery.

    389

    Roger asked, turning to Dean, his blue eyes twinkling.

    390

    Rourk asked at his silence.

    391

    Sarah asked the question with genuine interest.

    392

    Sean asked from behind her.

    393

    Señor Medena asked Carmen and Alex to come to his office with him.

    394

    She agreed to do so but said she was ninety percent convinced already and asked me to continue.

    395

    She asked about the baby and I said Claire was fed and sleeping.

    396

    She asked about you, Fred, and Mrs. Lincoln.

    397

    She asked him where he had been.

    398

    She asked if I ever let you talk for yourself.

    399

    She asked if I thought Martha would fly out for the funeral or memorial service.

    400

    She asked with a shy smile.

    401

    She asked, a smile in her voice, "How's the weather in Idaho?"

    402

    She drew a deep breath, cleared her throat, and asked, "I can't do both?"

    403

    She had many more questions, but the more she asked, the less she could deny the world around her was real.

    404

    She hesitated then asked, "Can you call someone to come get me?"

    405

    She just looked at me and asked, 'You won't love them enough to spank them if they truly deserve it?'

    406

    She kept looking toward Martha until Martha asked if something was wrong.

    407

    She politely asked her mother for permission, which was granted.

    408

    She shuddered and asked again, "Are there more spiders on the planet?"

    409

    She sounded subdued and whispered as she asked how Molly was doing.

    410

    She told me this morning and asked me not to tell anyone, but you probably need to know.

    411

    She turned abruptly and asked, fire in her eyes, "What did you say to him about Billy's death?"

    412

    She'd asked if Darian was okay.

    413

    She'd been asked that question more than once while out and didn't understand it, unless it was some sort of odd Southern greeting.

    414

    She'd been through so many … "Good news or bad news?" he asked, appearing in her vision.

    415

    She's met a gentleman, struck up a 'literary conversation,' as she tells it, and he's asked her to drinks and dinner.

    416

    Shouldn't you be floating in the sky somewhere? she asked skeptically.

    417

    So a week or two later, I asked him out... dinner at my place.

    418

    Speck asked, looking Jonny over critically.

    419

    Still, it was something she should have asked when he first offered her the job.

    420

    Strange though, when I asked if gunshots were common, they answered yes, but it was a quiet weekend; none had been reported for several days.

    421

    Suddenly, she wished she hadn't asked.

    422

    Talon asked the question she feared voicing.

    423

    Tamer asked over his shoulder.

    424

    That was all he'd asked of us.

    425

    That's not what I asked you.

    426

    That's what I asked him.

    427

    That's what I asked.

    428

    The day before they were scheduled to leave, Alex came home from work and asked to see the tickets.

    429

    The first man asked.

    430

    The first thing she asked me when I arrived at the scene was if I had seen him.

    431

    The museum can't open for hours, Dean asked his wife as he helped clean up the dining room.

    432

    The one who saved you from the cat asked Romas on the spot to marry you.

    433

    The only item of information I'd withheld from Detective Jackson was that the assailant had asked me where everybody else was.

    434

    The thought of him made her feel like a girl in junior high being asked to her first dance.

    435

    The whiskey she'd asked for.

    436

    The young girl wanted to know about Fred, Maria, and Mrs. Lincoln and even asked about SB, her newly acquired stuffed owl.

    437

    Then Fred asked, "What did she have to say about Shipton's fall when the two of you drove to the airport?"

    438

    Then he asked, "Did you get to telephone 'the lovely Queen Sinthee?'"

    439

    Then he asked, "Was there a killing in Santa Barbara that you know about or you're looking at?"

    440

    Then Howie asked if we'd try to run a session this weekend, long distance, by phone.

    441

    Then I asked if she perceived any threats.

    442

    Then I asked, "Have you brought the others up to speed on what's been happening?"

    443

    Then she asked, "Did you tell her about the phone call?"

    444

    Then she asked, Martha, is there something you want to talk about?

    445

    Then she asked, Why do you say the bones are forty years old?

    446

    Then she kissed him and asked, "Who was on the phone, flannel guy?"

    447

    Then, with her head bowed, taking small spoonfuls, she asked, If I did something really bad—if I broke a really important rule, what would you do?

    448

    There was no charge for Fred, though the counter girl, with a wink at Dean, asked for age verification, telling Fred he didn't look a day over sixty.

    449

    There was nothing more I could do here absent Howie so I rounded up patrolman Murphy and asked him to return me to the hospital.

    450

    They asked about Martha and seemed to want to stay and chat.

    451

    They asked if he was injured and assured him they'd hoist him up to the road.

    452

    They had given Martha a telephone card and asked she contact them as soon and as often as she could.

    453

    They hadn't even asked Lori about her life.

    454

    They said-- " "Kyle, are you on drugs?" she asked, baffled.

    455

    This is all you'll give me? she asked, torn between fury and sorrow at the impossible challenge.

    456

    Toni asked Sofi, striding in from the outside.

    457

    Toni asked with a laugh.

    458

    Toni asked, breaking their tense silence.

    459

    Toni asked, shaking his head.

    460

    Toni asked, whipping out his PDA.

    461

    Traci asked both of them.

    462

    Traci asked, looking up at the bodyguard.

    463

    Turn into a bird and carry me with you? she asked, desperation in her voice.

    464

    Turn into a bird and carry me with you? she asked.

    465

    Uncle Pat Clancy asked around Pop's favorite bars, but no one knew for sure—or really cared much.

    466

    Wanna visit the sector? he asked, turning his attention to Dusty.

    467

    We asked who he was and he said he was the father.

    468

    We should have asked him if he saw anyone going back down the mountain.

    469

    We've been asked a number of times, by the press and everyone else if we're an adjunct to the tipster person.

    470

    Weller asked "What do I have, some sort of tracking device stuck in my shorts?"

    471

    Weller asked the question amid an unrestrained chuckle.

    472

    Weller asked, eying the dispenser suspiciously.

    473

    What are you? he asked.

    474

    What do you fear, Xander? she asked over her shoulder.

    475

    What kind of creature would hurt a woman like this? her father asked.

    476

    When he stopped for a breath, she asked if Larkin was good-looking.

    477

    When he'd finished, he asked Fred, "How many of those trunks were sold in total?"

    478

    When her body ceased convulsing from an orgasm, she'd kissed him with tenderness and asked him how she could make him as happy.

    479

    When I'd stopped for a breath, the woman asked where I was when I witnessed it and why I'd waited so long to call.

    480

    When she told them the valuable stuff I had, they asked for my telephone number.

    481

    Where is she? she asked, bracing herself for the answer.

    482

    Who'd stopped because she asked him and showed some sign of yielding to their bond, if not to her.

    483

    Who's to say there aren't genetic variations that lend people to being different? he asked, shrugging.

    484

    Why is any of this happening? she asked, throat tight.

    485

    Why? she asked curiously.

    486

    Why? she asked suspiciously.

    487

    Will you stay long, or do you go to fight again? she asked.

    488

    Wynn asked in barely controlled anger.

    489

    You could've asked me for anything in the universe, and you ask me to babysit a human.

    490

    You didn't answer me the other night when I asked you why the accident freaked you out so much.

    491

    You didn't drink it, because you have an emotional connection to the person who asked you not to.

    492

    You didn't try as hard to cure me? she asked, perplexed.

    493

    You don't remember? he asked.

    494

    You have no regrets? she asked, unconvinced.

    495

    You never asked for the third condition.

    496

    You shouldn't have asked me.

    497

    You swear the Council will consider my debt to them repaid? he asked.

    498

    You want to have dinner? he asked.

    499

    You wanted your life back, didn.t you? he asked pointedly.

    500

    Yully asked, not expecting the news.