All 3 Uses of
spectacle
in
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- I rushed forward, fell down, clapped my hand to my face, and became a piteous spectacle.†
Chpt 1 (definition 1) *
- Here it is that this creature takes his daily seat, cross-legged with his tiny stock of matches on his lap, and as he is a piteous spectacle a small rain of charity descends into the greasy leather cap which lies upon the pavement beside him.†
Chpt 6 (definition 1)
Uses with a very rare meaning:
- So were the tinted spectacles and the curious voice, which both hinted at a disguise, as did the bushy whiskers.†
Chpt 3 (definition 2) *
Definitions:
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(1) (spectacle) a notable or unusual event that attracts attention
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(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus) The term spectacles is also used to refer to eyeglasses.