1 He resented the intrusion; he cherished his solitude as his only and last freedom in life.
2 As a proof of the fact, the Jew drew forth two keys from his pocket; and explained, that when he first went downstairs, he had locked them in, to prevent any intrusion on the conference.
3 With an apology for my intrusion, I was about to withdraw when Holmes pulled me abruptly into the room and closed the door behind me.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In II. THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE 4 I feared to refer them to you, however, as I knew that you had an inquiry on hand and that you disliked the intrusion of other matters.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In X. THE ADVENTURE OF THE NOBLE BACHELOR 5 Nothing had been touched or taken, but there were the footprints to prove that the intrusion was an undoubted fact.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In IX. The Adventure of The Resident Patient 6 I suppose that Dr. Trevelyan has told you of this most unwarrantable intrusion into my rooms.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In IX. The Adventure of The Resident Patient 7 Accustomed as I was to Holmes's curious faculties, this sudden intrusion into my most intimate thoughts was utterly inexplicable.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In III. THE ADVENTURE OF THE DANCING MEN 8 So, gentlemen," said he, "you have attained your end and have certainly chosen a particularly delicate moment for your intrusion.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes By Arthur Conan DoyleContext Highlight In XI. THE ADVENTURE OF THE MISSING THREE-QUARTER 9 About London, for instance, perhaps half the prettier country is shut in against intrusion.
10 He seemed astonished too on finding her alone, and apologised for his intrusion by letting her know that he had understood all the ladies were to be within.
11 As it was certain, however, that somebody was coming, Bingley instantly prevailed on Miss Bennet to avoid the confinement of such an intrusion, and walk away with him into the shrubbery.
12 He evidently wished no repetition of my intrusion.
13 Hareton, during the discussion, stood with his hands in his pockets, too awkward to speak; though he looked as if he did not relish my intrusion.
14 He resented the intrusion of the children, who gaped with wondering eyes at him, sitting so stiff up there in their mother's bright atelier.
15 Though her presence was altogether an intrusion, it was unheeded.
The Last of the Mohicans By James Fenimore CooperContext Highlight In CHAPTER 23