I was merely inquiring about your intellectual comprehension and social acceptance.

But when the waitress took the order, she merely inquired if that was all he wanted, rather than suggesting side items.

Why should Muzzel be startled when he merely inquired about his appetite?

He merely inquired after my health and asked if I was recovered from the fatigue of my journey.

"I inquire merely as a point of robotic interest."

He is merely inquiring as to a general assessment of damage.

I told him never mind, it was not important, I was merely inquiring.

I was merely inquiring about my quarters during this operation.

"He merely inquires into the progression of weather and wonders if it is orderly."

Maybe she was merely inquiring about the musical scores she had recently sent him to be printed.