How badly had he hurt himself , I inquired .

我问这位妈妈，他伤的如何。

The manager inquired only about his safe return .

经理只询问了他是否平安回家。

So is business picking up , I inquired .

那么业务开始好转了吗，我问道。

Eg. he inquired your name of me .

他向我打听你的名字。

She inquired why he had not thought of that before .

她查问为何他以前没想到那一点。