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When Holmes pulled the rope what happened in the Speckled Band?
Nothing. The rope was assumed to be a bell pull to call a servant to come to the room; but Holmes noticed that the rope was not attached to a wire that would have run along the walls to the servants' quarters. The rope was thus a clue, because the person in the bed thought she could summon help but she could not.
What was the bell rope used for in the speckled band?
The bell-rope or bell-pull was typically a decorative rope attached to a mechanical rope network ending with bells located in the servants' quarters used to call them to a specific room based upon which bell was ringing. In 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band', Sherlock Holmes says, "and to the rope - for so we may call it, since it was clearly never meant for a bell-pull" for it ended at the ceiling!
What is a bell rope?
A bell rope is a short length of rope which is spliced to the eye of the clapper of a ship's bell, by which it is struck.
On Sherlock Holmes where can you find rope?
There are five Sherlock Holmes stories where a rope is used, and there are a couple of more with a bell-pull or bell-rope. If you are referring to the story where a bell-pull is nothing more than a rope, then you are looking for 'The Adventure of the Speckled Band.'
What actors and actresses appeared in The Rope - 2009?
The cast of The Rope - 2009 includes: Derek Underwood as Luke
What is the plot of the film Touching The Void?
The plot of the film "Touching the Void" is the story of Joe Simpson and Simon Yates who climb the west face of Siula Grande. During the climb, Joe fell and broke his leg. Simon begins lowering Joe slowly down the mountain until he falls into a crevasse and is pulling Simon. Simon is forced to cut the rope, but miraculously, Joe survives and returns to their camp.
What is a bellpull?
A bellpull is a rope which hangs to a bell, or a handle which is attached to a rope which rings a bell.
The meaning of rope vs line?
Line is a nautical term for a rope. But a rope can be a line attached on only one end in normal use. The bell rope, the bucket rope, the tiller rope, the bolt rope, check rope, foot rope, monkey rope, and the dip rope.
What actors and actresses appeared in Orange Rope - 2004?
The cast of Orange Rope - 2004 includes: Mirian Bildner as Girl jumping rope Paul Obedzinski as Neighbor Nicole Pullins as Girl jumping rope Skylar Shapiro as Girl jumping rope Mary Van Fleet as Grandmother Paris Yates as Annie
A 25 ft pole is attached at the corner of a parking lot that is 100 feet by 200 feet and a rope is attached from the opposite corner How long is the rope?
About 224 feet I believe.
Four pieces of rope unknown (but equal) length and 10 more feet of rope are attached together. The resulting rope is 30 feet long?
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How does a horse eat hay when it is 30 meters away and the horse is attached to a 10 meter rope?
As long as the other end of the rope is not attached to anything, the horse can walk (or run) over to the hay.
Why does a lifeboat have a rope attached?
So you don't fall out There are loops of rope all round a lifeboat, which is for people to hang on to if they are in the water.
What does boot-axe belay mean?
A boot axe belay is a method of securing a climbing partner when traveling on terrain that requires you to use a rope. Basically, one climber wraps the rope around his ice-axe and boot in a specific manner to put friction on a rope and keep his partner from falling.
What is the reaction force to you pulling on a rope?
The reaction force to you pulling on a rope is the tension force exerted by the rope in the opposite direction. This tension force is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force you apply to the rope.
Making up a tow alongsidewhat line goes out first?
A thin rope, attached to the heavier tow rope, is thrown across first.
How important is the banking industry to sports?
Its Almost a free fall with a rope attached to you...
