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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Wonder \Won"der\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Wondered}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Wondering}.] [AS. wundrian.]
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1. To be affected with surprise or admiration; to be struck
with astonishment; to be amazed; to marvel.
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I could not sufficiently wonder at the intrepidity
of these diminutive mortals. --Swift.
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We cease to wonder at what we understand. --Johnson.
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2. To feel doubt and curiosity; to wait with uncertain
expectation; to query in the mind; as, he wondered why
they came.
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I wonder, in my soul,
What you would ask me, that I should deny. --Shak.
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