All 5 Uses of
ascertain
in
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- I was ascertaining whether the cellar stretched out in front or behind.†
Chpt 2 *
- I may add that his whole debts at the present moment, as far as we have been able to ascertain, amount to £88 10s.†
Chpt 6
- So now we must set ourselves very seriously to finding this gentleman and ascertaining what part he has played in this little mystery.†
Chpt 7
- It appears that some little trouble was caused by a woman, whose name has not been ascertained, who endeavoured to force her way into the house after the bridal party, alleging that she had some claim upon Lord St. Simon.†
Chpt 10
- On ascertaining that his daughter had disappeared, Mr. Aloysius Doran, in conjunction with the bridegroom, instantly put themselves in communication with the police, and very energetic inquiries are being made, which will probably result in a speedy clearing up of this very singular business.†
Chpt 10
Definition:
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(ascertain) find out, learn, or determine with certainty (usually by making an effort)