A Reference Masterpost
[ source: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, character: Sherlock Holmes, topic: language]
“Kindly look her up in my index, Doctor.”
“.. a lovely woman, with a face a man might die for.“
“He is dark, handsome, and dashing.”
“This gentleman, Mr. Wilson, has been my partner and helper in many of my most successful cases, and I have no doubt that he will be of the utmost use to me in yours also.”
“I know, my dear Watson, that you share my love of all that is bizarre and outside the conventions and humdrum routine of every-day life. You have shown your relish for it by the enthusiasm which has prompted you to chronicle, and, if you will excuse my saying so, somewhat to embellish so many of my own little adventures.”
“... then off to violin-land, where all is sweetness, and delicacy, and harmony.”
“My life is spent in one long effort to escape from the commonplaces of existence.”
“If we could fly out of that window hand in hand, hover over this great city ...”
“Upon my word, Watson, you are coming along wonderfully. You have really done very well indeed.”
“My dear fellow, I know you well. I know the military neatness which characterises you.”
“Look here, Watson, ... just sit down in this chair and let me preach to you for a little. I don’t know quite what to do, and I should value your advice.”
“You’ll come with me, won’t you?” “If I can be of use.” “Oh, a trusty comrade is always of use, and a chronicler still more so. My room at The Cedars is a double-bedded one.”
“You have a grand gift of silence, Watson,” said he. “It makes you quite invaluable as a companion. ’Pon my word, it is a great thing for me to have some one to talk to, for my own thoughts are not over-pleasant."
“This is my intimate friend and associate, Dr. Watson, before whom you can speak as freely as before myself.”
“You have been cruelly used.”
“Do you know, Watson,” said Holmes, as we sat together in the gathering darkness, “I have really some scruples as to taking you to-night. There is a distinct element of danger.” “Can I be of assistance?” “Your presence might be invaluable.” “Then I shall certainly come.” “It is very kind of you.”
“This looks like one of those unwelcome social summonses which call upon a man either to be bored or to lie.“
“Will you come with me?” asked Holmes, glancing up.