Holmes
[həulmz]
Definition
(noun.) English geologist and supporter of the theory of continental drift (1890-1965).
(noun.) United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894).
(noun.) United States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935).
Edited by Leopold--From WordNet
Examples
- Holmes considered for a moment. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- We did not go very far along the road, for Holmes stopped the instant that the curve hid us from the landlord's view. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Indeed, Doctor, said Holmes blandly. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- Well, at least, said Holmes, you have had your revenge upon them. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
- As our visitor concluded, Holmes sprang up without a word, handed me my hat, picked his own from the table, and followed Dr. Trevelyan to the door. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes.
- Holmes glanced at it, raised his eyebrows, and handed it over to me. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- I must explain to you, Mr. Holmes, that to-morrow is the first day of the examination for the Fortescue Scholarship. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- With perfect coolness Holmes slipped across to the safe, filled his two arms with bundles of letters, and poured them all into the fire. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Why, Mr. Holmes, the crime was only committed at three this morning. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- A smoker, Mr. Holmes? Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Holmes had listened to his story with the utmost attention, and now he sat for some time in silent thought. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- Mr. Holmes, said Hopkins, I do not know how to express my gratitude. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- I have not introduced you yet, said Holmes. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- I listened with amazement to this explanation, which Holmes delivered between the puffs of his cigarette. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
- The real reason lay in the reluctance which Mr. Holmes has shown to the continued publication of his experiences. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Return of Sherlock Holmes.
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