Literary notes about Colleague (AI summary)
Literary authors employ the term "colleague" to convey not only professional association but also to suggest varying shades of interpersonal dynamics. In some narratives, it denotes a formal or institutional relationship, as seen in political and historical accounts where rivals or partners function within established systems [1], [2], [3]. In adventure and detective tales, it adds depth to character interplay—ranging from collaborative bonds to subtle ironies—illustrated by the familiar camaraderie between Holmes and Dr. Watson, as well as moments of exasperated good humor [4], [5], [6], [7]. Meanwhile, in other works the word underscores a blend of respect, friendship, or even wry commentary, enriching the texture of relationships in both professional and personal realms [8], [9], [10].
- Upon preferring a bill to the people for the division of some public lands, he was opposed by his colleague, whom he violently drove out of the forum.
— from The Lives of the Twelve Caesars, Complete by Suetonius - He himself being, for that service, elected consul, had Appius Claudius Crassus named as his colleague.
— from The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 by Livy - The summons of his colleague Florentius was probably delayed till the commencement of the ensuing year.
— from The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon - I at once came to Norfolk with my friend and colleague, Dr. Watson, but, unhappily, only in time to find that the worst had already occurred.”
— from The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle - I come here at the instance of your colleague, Dr. Henry Jekyll, on a piece of business of some moment; and I under- 78) stood…"
— from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson - “I am afraid that my colleague has been a little quick in forming his conclusions,” he said.
— from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle - “Then I will tell you, relying entirely upon your honour and that of your colleague, Dr. Watson.
— from The Return of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle - He spoke without further explanation or inquiry, like a man speaking to an old colleague.
— from The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare by G. K. Chesterton - “The money is conveyed in easily enough—thanks to our colleague here.”
— from The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie - “It’s all right, all right, colleague; don’t lose heart. .
— from Project Gutenberg Compilation of Short Stories by Chekhov by Anton Pavlovich Chekhov
