[wuhn-der] 
| 1. | to think or speculate curiously: to wonder about the origin of the solar system. |
| 2. | to be filled with admiration, amazement, or awe; marvel (often fol. by at): He wondered at her composure in such a crisis. |
| 3. | to doubt: I wonder if she'll really get here. |
| 4. | to speculate curiously or be curious about; be curious to know: to wonder what happened. |
| 5. | to feel wonder at: I wonder that you went. |
| 6. | something strange and surprising; a cause of surprise, astonishment, or admiration: That building is a wonder. It is a wonder he declined such an offer. |
| 7. | the emotion excited by what is strange and surprising; a feeling of surprised or puzzled interest, sometimes tinged with admiration: He felt wonder at seeing the Grand Canyon. |
| 8. | miraculous deed or event; remarkable phenomenon. |
| 9. | for a wonder, as the reverse of what might be expected; surprisingly: For a wonder, they worked hard all day. |
