Holmesy

Synonyms for "holmesy" (6 found)

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9 total sentences available.

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Then, just before time was called, Greg got his left eye too much in line with the yearling’s right fist. Dazed, Cadet Holmes was saved only by the word from the time-keeper. […] “Make it short, Holmesy, or you’re going to meet with more damage, I reckon.”

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“Time for luncheon, ain’t it, Holmesy, old boy?” I questioned. “Yes. Sure, Watson. I’m hungry, too, after all that heavy thought. We’ll go in and have luncheon now, and then we’ll get some swift action.” Thereupon Holmes led the way to the dining-room, where the others awaited us.

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Conan Doyle reveals in the opening chapter that he is upset that the occurrence at the Reichenbach falls did not rid him of an obligation to publish more tales about “Holmesy.”

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“Holmesy.” Murchison pulled up and rested against the next desk over. “Mr. Marchand. Anything to tell?” Holmes looked up at last.

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