Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Mr. Wildes called my attention to an approaching figure and said: "Here comes Bret Harte, a man of unusual literary ability.

past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mr. Wildes called my attention to an approaching figure and said: "Here comes Bret Harte, a man of unusual literary ability.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading Mr. Wildes called my attention to an approaching figure and said: "Here comes Bret Harte, a man of unusual literary ability.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Mr. Wildes called my attention to an approaching figure and said: "Here comes Bret Harte, a man of unusual literary ability.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

the act of blending components together thoroughly

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

(of goods and merchandise) marked or labeled by a distinctive word or symbol indicating exclusive rights

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

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From this reading Reminiscences of Bret Harte.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mr. Wildes called my attention to an approaching figure and said: "Here comes Bret Harte, a man of unusual literary ability.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading Mr. Wildes called my attention to an approaching figure and said: "Here comes Bret Harte, a man of unusual literary ability.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

divisible by two

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Mr. Wildes called my attention to an approaching figure and said: "Here comes Bret Harte, a man of unusual literary ability.

being four more than forty

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

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From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Plain Language From Truthfulful James."

alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

United States writer noted for his stories about life during the California gold rush (1836-1902)

From this reading Reminiscences of Bret Harte.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Mr. Wildes called my attention to an approaching figure and said: "Here comes Bret Harte, a man of unusual literary ability.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

having or showing an exaggerated opinion of your importance, ability, etc

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

beyond belief or understanding

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading "Plain Language From Truthfulful James."

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading "Plain Language From Truthfulful James."

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading Mr. Wildes called my attention to an approaching figure and said: "Here comes Bret Harte, a man of unusual literary ability.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mr. Wildes called my attention to an approaching figure and said: "Here comes Bret Harte, a man of unusual literary ability.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

a form of address for a man

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Mr. Wildes called my attention to an approaching figure and said: "Here comes Bret Harte, a man of unusual literary ability.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Reminiscences of Bret Harte.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading "Plain Language From Truthfulful James."

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

one of four equal parts

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

plural of “reminiscence” — a mental impression retained and recalled from the past

From this reading Reminiscences of Bret Harte.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

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From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Mr. Wildes called my attention to an approaching figure and said: "Here comes Bret Harte, a man of unusual literary ability.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Plain Language From Truthfulful James."

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Mr. Wildes called my attention to an approaching figure and said: "Here comes Bret Harte, a man of unusual literary ability.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

belonging to which person

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

plural of “wilde” — Irish writer and wit (1854-1900)

From this reading On the occasion referred to, I was strolling on Rincon Hill--at that time the fashionable residence quarter of San Francisco--in company with Mr. J. H. Wildes, whose cousin, the late Admiral Frank Wildes, achieved fame in the battle of Manila Bay.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"

a late time of life

From this reading The Glamour of the Old Mining Towns It is forty-four years since the writer met the author of "The Luck of Roaring Camp"--that wonderful blending within the limits of a short story of humor, pathos and tragedy--which, incredible as it may seem, met with but a cold reception from the local press, and was even branded as "indecent" and "immodest!"