The eerie sight of the hound's glowing eyes was __________ stuck into Dr. Watson's memory.
Indelibly.
Based on the available clues, the characters could only __________ the identity of the mysterious figure.
Surmise
Sherlock Holmes, known for his detective skills, was surprisingly __________ about revealing the details of the case.
Reticent
Sir Henry and the mysterious woman had a secret __________ planned at the abandoned mansion.
Rendezvous
After the spooky incident, Sherlock Holmes seemed __________, with his attention elsewhere.
Distrait
The mysterious character was caught helping the villain, creating a complicated __________ of deceit.
Abetting
The characters faced a sudden __________ into the investigation.
Precipitous
The unfamiliar guest's rude __________ stood out around the dinner table.
Uncouth
Pined/Pining: As he wandered the moors, Sir Henry couldn't shake the feeling of __________ from being heartbroken.
Pined/Pining
The moor was dark but the weather was also very __________, reflecting the characters' feelings.
Tempestuous
The persistent requests for information added __________ to the investigation.
Solicitations
The crucial __________ of events revealed a hidden connection between the suspects.
Juncture
Holmes, being a true __________ of crime, quickly analyzed the mystery.
Connoisseur
The unsuspecting character turned out to be the __________ of a clever trick.
Dupe
Sir Henry really disliked the desolate __________ of the moors.
Abhor
Holmes's determined __________ of the truth eventually unraveled the mystery.
Tenacity
The detective's sharp eyes noticed the __________ edge of the cryptic letter, hinting at hidden details.
Serrated
Despite the challenges, the detective stayed strong and __________ to solve the case.
Robust
The sudden __________ made everyone stay indoors until it stopped raining.
Deluge
The unexpected news brought about a sudden __________ of emotions among the characters.
Paroxysm
The events seemed to unfold __________, as if fate itself dictated the course of the investigation.
Inexorably
The dense fog did not __________ the detective's determination to uncover the truth.
Hamper
The _______ mouse made a attempt to hide from the big cat, peeking out from a small crack in the wall.
Feeble
When she told her exciting story, her face lit up with __________!
Vehemence
The hikers hesitated at the edge of the ____________ cliff.
precipitous