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SHERLOCK HOLMES
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
Synonyms:
Holmes; Sherlock Holmes
Classified under:
Instance hypernyms:
character; fictional character; fictitious character (an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story))
Context examples:
“Your narrative is most interesting,” said Sherlock Holmes.
(The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
Mr. Sherlock Holmes, I only hope that if ever again I have an important case, I shall have the good fortune to have you by my side.
(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
“I am sorry,” said I, “but the matter cannot be delayed. Mr. Sherlock Holmes—”
(His Last Bow, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
“What is the name of this obliging youth?” asked Sherlock Holmes.
(The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
“That was the curious incident,” remarked Sherlock Holmes.
(The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
“That is the problem which we are now about to solve,” said Sherlock Holmes.
(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
“Another glass, Watson!” said Mr. Sherlock Holmes as he extended the bottle of Imperial Tokay.
(His Last Bow, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
Sherlock Holmes’ quick eye took in my occupation, and he shook his head with a smile as he noticed my questioning glances.
(The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
To my astonishment it was Sherlock Holmes who stood upon my step.
(The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
I learned that your object was to invite Mr. Sherlock Holmes to undertake the conduct of this case.
(The Return of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
