“THE DYING DETECTIVE”

Vocabulary & Additional Terms

Scotland Yard The Criminal Investigation

Department of London’s police headquarters

Dr. Watson Sherlock Holmes’ assistant and

foil character A foil character is a secondary

character who contrasts with a major character.

221B Baker Street Fictional address of

Sherlock Holmes

Deerstalker Cap, Magnifying Glass, Calabash Pipe

Carafe (noun) A wide-mouthed container

for holding liquids.

Agitated (adjective) Disturbed; emotional and

upset.

Premises (noun) A building and its

grounds

Incubation (noun) The period of time between

infection with a disease and the onset of symptoms.

Mediocre (adjective) Average; not very good, but

not too bad

Implore (verb) Beg; plead

Prolific (adjective) Highly productive

Methodical (adjective) Orderly and organized

Irksome (adjective) Irritating

Corroborate (verb) Support; confirm

Vindictive ( adjective) Vengeful; wanting to get

even with someone

Menacing ( adjective) Threatening

Hale (adjective) Healthy

Hearty ( adjective) Substantial and satisfying

Delirious ( adjective)

Temporarily out of one’s senses

Colleagues (noun) Co-workers

Amateur (noun) Non-professional

Beseeching (verb) Begging; pleading

Contagious (adjective) Infectious

Writhe (verb) To twist and turn in pain or

discomfort

Snarling (verb) Speak in an angry, sharp,

abrupt tone of voice