All 13 Uses of
distinct
in
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- But 'Cooee' is a distinctly Australian cry, and one which is used between Australians.†
Chpt 4 *distinctly = in a manner that is clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate
- The impression of his right foot was always less distinct than his left.†
Chpt 4distinct = clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate
- That clay and chalk mixture which I see upon your toe caps is quite distinctive.†
Chpt 5distinctive = clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate -- sometimes to indicate a difference that is excellent
- The words fell quite distinctly upon my ear.†
Chpt 6distinctly = in a manner that is clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate
- The window was open, and she distinctly saw his face, which she describes as being terribly agitated.†
Chpt 6
- I distinctly saw his bare throat.†
Chpt 6
- "It is perhaps less suggestive than it might have been," he remarked, "and yet there are a few inferences which are very distinct, and a few others which represent at least a strong balance of probability.†
Chpt 7distinct = clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate
- But since we see that he has broken the elastic and has not troubled to replace it, it is obvious that he has less foresight now than formerly, which is a distinct proof of a weakening nature.†
Chpt 7
- They all appear to be adhesive, and there is a distinct odour of lime-cream.†
Chpt 7
- There is a distinct element of danger.†
Chpt 8
- No, distinctly professional.†
Chpt 10distinctly = in a manner that is clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate
- Suddenly, to my horror, there was a distinct sound of footsteps moving softly in the next room.†
Chpt 11distinct = clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate
- There is something distinctly novel about some of the features.†
Chpt 12distinctly = in a manner that is clear, easily noticed, and/or identifiable as different or separate