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Meanings of asking at in English

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Usage of asking at in English
1
He disliked the idea of asking at any of the farm-houses for food.
The Fourth Watch
2
Spade went to the Hotel Belvedere, asking at the desk for Mr. Cairo.
The maltese falcon
3
Catch me asking at large about a man I mean to drop on!
Victory: An Island Tale
4
Nor was the spirit in asking at all the same.
Oak Openings
5
Soon, however, he was back again, asking at every house:-
Mother Stories
6
So she started asking at local churches and businesses where she could find some help.
Feminist dot com
7
I've been asking at many houses in the neighbourhood.
The Nether World
8
This was also quickly done, Mr. Black asking at the same time what had happened.
The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz / Or, Upholding...
9
No one was asking at the time, though.
Rock and Ice Magazine
10
The agent begged C-- ntobuy them, asking at the same time an impossible price therefor.
Life in Mexico
11
He can soon find it by asking at some house, whether we help him or not.
The Chums of Scranton High out for the Pennant / or, In the Thre...
12
He must protest against question- asking at this time.
The President: A Novel
13
I've no objection to asking at the door-
Geoffrey Strong
14
I was curious whether he possessed the shapeshifting ability, but restrained myself from asking at this point.
The Great Book of Amber
15
I don't mind you asking at all!
Sahm I am
16
Without asking at all, he knew he was the "some one" who was to go.
The Lost Prince
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United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Common