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wondering |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Wonder \Won"der\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Wondered}; p. pr & vb n. {Wondering}.] [AS. wundrian.] 1. To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel. I could not sufficiently wonder at the intrepidity of these diminutive mortals. --Swift. We cease to wonder at what we understand. --Johnson. 2. To feel doubt and curiosity; to wait with uncertain expectation; to query in the mind; as he wondered why they came I wonder, in my soul, What you would ask me that I should deny. --Shak. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: wondering adj : showing curiosity; "if someone saw a man climbing a light post they might get inquisitive"; "raised a speculative eyebrow" [syn: {inquisitive}, {speculative}, {questioning}, {wondering(a)}]
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