Tales of Sherlock Holmes
Quiz 10/22/12
fiery |adjective| Having the bright color of fire.
chronicle |noun| A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.
league |noun| A collection of people, countries, or groups that combine for a particular purpose.
curious |adjective| Eager to know or learn something.
prompted |verb| Cause (someone) to take a course of action.
millionaire |noun| A person whose assets are worth one million dollars or more.
apparently |adverb| As far as one knows or can see.
requirement |noun| Required or necessary activity
asserted |verb| State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
encyclopedia |noun| A book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically.
Quiz 11/8/12
progress |noun| Forward or onward movement toward a destination.
forwarding |verb| Hand over or send.
dissolved |verb| Become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution.
announcement |noun| A public and typically formal statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
regret |noun| A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
dreadfully |adverb| Extremely.
injustice |noun| Lack of fairness or justice.
criminal |noun| A person who has committed a crime.
applicant |noun| A person who makes a formal application for something, typically a job.
excellent |adjective| Extremely good; outstanding.
Quiz 11/13/12
vegetarian |noun| Someone who does not eat meat.
emerge |verb| Move out of or away from something and come into view
director |noun| A person who is in charge of an activity, department, or organization.
forger |noun| to imitate fraudulently (like a document, signature, etc.).
deduce |verb| Arrive at (a fact or a conclusion) by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion.
inspector |noun| A police officer ranking below a superintendent or police chief.
officer |noun| A police officer ranking below a superintendent or police chief.
chisel |noun| A hand tool with a squared, beveled blade for shaping wood, stone, or metal.
collar |verb| to seize or catch.
exclaim |verb| Cry out suddenly, esp. in surprise, anger, or pain.
Quiz 11/19/12
compliment |noun| A polite expression of praise or admiration.
effective |adjective! Successful in producing a desired or intended result.
detective |noun| A person, esp. a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes.
scheme |verb| Make plans, esp. in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong.
description |noun| A spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event: "people who had seen him were able to give a description".
tunnel |noun| An artificial underground passage, esp. one built through a hill or under a building, road, or river.
deduction |noun| A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
beautifully |adverb| in a beautiful manner
mystery |noun| Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
arrangement |noun| The action, process, or result of arranging or putting things in order.
Quiz 11/26/12
kidnap |verb| Take (someone) away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom.
introduce |verb| Bring a subject to the attention of (someone) for the first time.
acquaintance |noun| One's slight knowledge of or friendship with someone.
police |noun| The civil force of a federal or local government, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order.
duchess |noun| The wife or widow of a duke.
term |noun| A period of time.
enroll |verb| Officially register as a member of an institution or a student on a course: "he enrolled in drama school".
uniform |noun| The distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization or body or by children attending certain schools.
bicycle |noun| A vehicle composed of two wheels held in a frame one behind the other, propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars attached to the...
express |verb| Convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct.
Quiz 12/3/12
complaint |noun| A statement that a situation is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.
grave |adjective| Giving cause for alarm; serious.
private |adjective| Belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only.
ransom |noun| A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner.
secretary |noun| A person employed by an individual or in an office to assist with correspondence, keep records, make appointments, and carry out similar...
famous |adjective| Known about by many people.
conclusion |noun| The end or finish of an event or process.
disappearance |noun| An instance or fact of someone or something ceasing to be visible or missing.
persist |verb| Continue to exist.
abruptly |adverb| quickly and without warning; "he stopped suddenly."
Quiz 11/26/12
kidnap |verb| Take (someone) away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom.
introduce |verb| Bring a subject to the attention of (someone) for the first time.
acquaintance |noun| One's slight knowledge of or friendship with someone.
police |noun| The civil force of a federal or local government, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order.
duchess |noun| The wife or widow of a duke.
term |noun| A period of time.
enroll |verb| Officially register as a member of an institution or a student on a course: "he enrolled in drama school".
uniform |noun| The distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization or body or by children attending certain schools.
bicycle |noun| A vehicle composed of two wheels held in a frame one behind the other, propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars attached to the...
express |verb| Convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct.
Quiz 12/3/12
complaint |noun| A statement that a situation is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.
grave |adjective| Giving cause for alarm; serious.
private |adjective| Belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only.
ransom |noun| A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner.
secretary |noun| A person employed by an individual or in an office to assist with correspondence, keep records, make appointments, and carry out similar...
famous |adjective| Known about by many people.
conclusion |noun| The end or finish of an event or process.
disappearance |noun| An instance or fact of someone or something ceasing to be visible or missing.
persist |verb| Continue to exist.
abruptly |adverb| quickly and without warning; "he stopped suddenly."
Quiz 12/10/12
interview |noun| A meeting of people face to face, esp. for consultation.
neighborhood |noun| A district, esp. one forming a community within a town or city.
suspicion |noun|
quarters |noun|
property |noun|
journey |noun|
guilty |adjective|
stable |noun|
chuckle |verb|
reward |noun|
Quiz 12/17/12
identify |verb|
reveal |verb|
exist |verb|
hatred |noun|
forgiveness |noun|
scandal |noun|
unpleasant |adjective|
gallows |noun|
furthermore |adverb| In addition; besides (used to introduce a fresh consideration in an argument).
inquire |verb|
Quiz 10/22/12
fiery |adjective| Having the bright color of fire.
chronicle |noun| A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.
league |noun| A collection of people, countries, or groups that combine for a particular purpose.
curious |adjective| Eager to know or learn something.
prompted |verb| Cause (someone) to take a course of action.
millionaire |noun| A person whose assets are worth one million dollars or more.
apparently |adverb| As far as one knows or can see.
requirement |noun| Required or necessary activity
asserted |verb| State a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
encyclopedia |noun| A book or set of books giving information on many subjects or on many aspects of one subject and typically arranged alphabetically.
Quiz 11/8/12
progress |noun| Forward or onward movement toward a destination.
forwarding |verb| Hand over or send.
dissolved |verb| Become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution.
announcement |noun| A public and typically formal statement about a fact, occurrence, or intention.
regret |noun| A feeling of sadness, repentance, or disappointment over something that has happened or been done.
dreadfully |adverb| Extremely.
injustice |noun| Lack of fairness or justice.
criminal |noun| A person who has committed a crime.
applicant |noun| A person who makes a formal application for something, typically a job.
excellent |adjective| Extremely good; outstanding.
Quiz 11/13/12
vegetarian |noun| Someone who does not eat meat.
emerge |verb| Move out of or away from something and come into view
director |noun| A person who is in charge of an activity, department, or organization.
forger |noun| to imitate fraudulently (like a document, signature, etc.).
deduce |verb| Arrive at (a fact or a conclusion) by reasoning; draw as a logical conclusion.
inspector |noun| A police officer ranking below a superintendent or police chief.
officer |noun| A police officer ranking below a superintendent or police chief.
chisel |noun| A hand tool with a squared, beveled blade for shaping wood, stone, or metal.
collar |verb| to seize or catch.
exclaim |verb| Cry out suddenly, esp. in surprise, anger, or pain.
Quiz 11/19/12
compliment |noun| A polite expression of praise or admiration.
effective |adjective! Successful in producing a desired or intended result.
detective |noun| A person, esp. a police officer, whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes.
scheme |verb| Make plans, esp. in a devious way or with intent to do something illegal or wrong.
description |noun| A spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event: "people who had seen him were able to give a description".
tunnel |noun| An artificial underground passage, esp. one built through a hill or under a building, road, or river.
deduction |noun| A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.
beautifully |adverb| in a beautiful manner
mystery |noun| Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or explain
arrangement |noun| The action, process, or result of arranging or putting things in order.
Quiz 11/26/12
kidnap |verb| Take (someone) away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom.
introduce |verb| Bring a subject to the attention of (someone) for the first time.
acquaintance |noun| One's slight knowledge of or friendship with someone.
police |noun| The civil force of a federal or local government, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order.
duchess |noun| The wife or widow of a duke.
term |noun| A period of time.
enroll |verb| Officially register as a member of an institution or a student on a course: "he enrolled in drama school".
uniform |noun| The distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization or body or by children attending certain schools.
bicycle |noun| A vehicle composed of two wheels held in a frame one behind the other, propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars attached to the...
express |verb| Convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct.
Quiz 12/3/12
complaint |noun| A statement that a situation is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.
grave |adjective| Giving cause for alarm; serious.
private |adjective| Belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only.
ransom |noun| A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner.
secretary |noun| A person employed by an individual or in an office to assist with correspondence, keep records, make appointments, and carry out similar...
famous |adjective| Known about by many people.
conclusion |noun| The end or finish of an event or process.
disappearance |noun| An instance or fact of someone or something ceasing to be visible or missing.
persist |verb| Continue to exist.
abruptly |adverb| quickly and without warning; "he stopped suddenly."
Quiz 11/26/12
kidnap |verb| Take (someone) away illegally by force, typically to obtain a ransom.
introduce |verb| Bring a subject to the attention of (someone) for the first time.
acquaintance |noun| One's slight knowledge of or friendship with someone.
police |noun| The civil force of a federal or local government, responsible for the prevention and detection of crime and the maintenance of public order.
duchess |noun| The wife or widow of a duke.
term |noun| A period of time.
enroll |verb| Officially register as a member of an institution or a student on a course: "he enrolled in drama school".
uniform |noun| The distinctive clothing worn by members of the same organization or body or by children attending certain schools.
bicycle |noun| A vehicle composed of two wheels held in a frame one behind the other, propelled by pedals and steered with handlebars attached to the...
express |verb| Convey (a thought or feeling) in words or by gestures and conduct.
Quiz 12/3/12
complaint |noun| A statement that a situation is unsatisfactory or unacceptable.
grave |adjective| Giving cause for alarm; serious.
private |adjective| Belonging to or for the use of one particular person or group of people only.
ransom |noun| A sum of money or other payment demanded or paid for the release of a prisoner.
secretary |noun| A person employed by an individual or in an office to assist with correspondence, keep records, make appointments, and carry out similar...
famous |adjective| Known about by many people.
conclusion |noun| The end or finish of an event or process.
disappearance |noun| An instance or fact of someone or something ceasing to be visible or missing.
persist |verb| Continue to exist.
abruptly |adverb| quickly and without warning; "he stopped suddenly."
Quiz 12/10/12
interview |noun| A meeting of people face to face, esp. for consultation.
neighborhood |noun| A district, esp. one forming a community within a town or city.
suspicion |noun|
quarters |noun|
property |noun|
journey |noun|
guilty |adjective|
stable |noun|
chuckle |verb|
reward |noun|
Quiz 12/17/12
identify |verb|
reveal |verb|
exist |verb|
hatred |noun|
forgiveness |noun|
scandal |noun|
unpleasant |adjective|
gallows |noun|
furthermore |adverb| In addition; besides (used to introduce a fresh consideration in an argument).
inquire |verb|