Chap #12

The Death on the Moor

Brief Q/A:
1) How did Holmes realized that Watson was inside the stone hut and how Watson reacted
to it?
2) What was the reason of Dr. Watson’s annoyance towards Sherlock Holmes?
3) What shocking reality was told by Holmes to Watson about Miss Stapleton?
4) Why did Holmes and Watson refer the dead body as of Sir Henry?
Detailed Q/A:
1) Describe the environment on the moor and the expressions of Holmes and Watson when
they heard the howling and screaming and then saw the dead body. Evaluate with the
further scenario.
RTC:
1) ‘My footprints, I presume?’ (Pg#179)
2) ‘But why you keep me in the dark?’ (Pg#181)
3) ‘I am more to blame than you, Watson.’ (Pg#188)
Phrases and expressions:
1) supreme moment (Pg#179): exact moment/climax
2) sitting in ambush (Pg#179): sitting in concealed position to attack/trap
3) with some bitterness (Pg#180): in a little harsh way
4) formidable opponents (Pg#181): frightening or threatening enemies
5) an extra pair of eyes (Pg#181): someone who is reviewing or providing a second opinion
on something or help
6) drove my anger from my mind (Pg#182): to calm down
7) unspoken instincts (Pg#183): to make a judgement in mind
8) vague suspicions (Pg#183): unclear doubt
9) monstrous villainy (Pg#184): extremely wicked
10) devoted to entomology (Pg#184): like to study about insects