But almost at once I told myself that I ought to have Sherlocked the truth the moment this troubled, beautiful being had appeared on deck.

I choose this particular terminology because of the frequency with which I heard it used either in describing a person (“she knows what's up”) or as a statement of approval in response to a particular thought or idea that was introduced (“that's what's up”)

Though he had the gardenhose in his hands and a drain outlet near, he failed to use the hose in dissipating the dangerous accumulation.

Some people are built different, and kudos to them who are like that, but I'm built different. I always say I'm the most competitive person I know, and look at my wife, she rolling her eyes probably.