All 3 Uses of
whim
in
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- You remember that the affair of the blue carbuncle, which appeared to be a mere whim at first, developed into a serious investigation.†
Chpt 12 *
- If you were asked to wear any dress which we might give you, you would not object to our little whim.†
Chpt 12
- " 'Oh, yes,' said he, turning to me, 'we are very much obliged to you, Miss Hunter, for falling in with our whims so far as to cut your hair.†
Chpt 12
Definition:
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(whim) a sudden desire that arises without any logical explanation