used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
a-smoking
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From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But the Widow was out waiting for him in the middle of the road and, rather than run her down, he threw on both brakes and stopped.
brakesnounUS /breɪks/
a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
From this reading But the Widow was out waiting for him in the middle of the road and, rather than run her down, he threw on both brakes and stopped.
placed in a grave
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Widow was out waiting for him in the middle of the road and, rather than run her down, he threw on both brakes and stopped.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
Charley
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From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
to or in any or all places
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
apart from; not including
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
obtain
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
gun-plays
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From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the Widow was out waiting for him in the middle of the road and, rather than run her down, he threw on both brakes and stopped.
not accessible to view
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the Widow was out waiting for him in the middle of the road and, rather than run her down, he threw on both brakes and stopped.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
an opening into or through something
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
Holman
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From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
homicidenounUS /ˈhɑːməsaɪd/
the killing of a human being by another human being
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
KenonounUS /ˈkiːnoʊ/
a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
litigationnounUS /ˌlɪtəˈɡeɪʃən/
a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
madnessnounUS /ˈmædnəs/
obsolete terms for legal insanity
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
most important element
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
manianounUS /ˈmeɪniə/
an irrational but irresistible motive for a belief or action
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
the force of workers available
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading But the Widow was out waiting for him in the middle of the road and, rather than run her down, he threw on both brakes and stopped.
millionnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
not any; not one
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
on the contrary
From this reading But the Widow was out waiting for him in the middle of the road and, rather than run her down, he threw on both brakes and stopped.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading But the Widow was out waiting for him in the middle of the road and, rather than run her down, he threw on both brakes and stopped.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading But the Widow was out waiting for him in the middle of the road and, rather than run her down, he threw on both brakes and stopped.
Identical; not different.
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
scentedadjectiveUS /ˈsentɪd/
having the sense of smell
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
without speaking
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
starveverbUS /stɑːrv/
be hungry; go without food
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading But the Widow was out waiting for him in the middle of the road and, rather than run her down, he threw on both brakes and stopped.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
ten-foot
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From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the Widow was out waiting for him in the middle of the road and, rather than run her down, he threw on both brakes and stopped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading But the Widow was out waiting for him in the middle of the road and, rather than run her down, he threw on both brakes and stopped.
throttleverbUS /ˈθrɑːtəl/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
in the direction of
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So, upon his return from a short stay in the hospital he came up the main street silently, then stepped on the throttle and went through town a-smoking.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading But the Widow was out waiting for him in the middle of the road and, rather than run her down, he threw on both brakes and stopped.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
at the time that
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
which person or people
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
Wiley
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From this reading BETWEEN FRIENDS The madness of the Widow and Old Charley and Stiff Neck George was no mystery to Wiley Holman--it was the same form of mania which he encountered everywhere when he went to see men who owned mines.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the illusion of hidden wealth, of buried treasure, which keeps half the mines in the West closed down and half of the rest in litigation; except that in Keno it seemed to be associated with gun-plays and a marked tendency towards homicide.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he offered them a million for a ten-foot hole they would refuse it and demand ten million more, and if he offered them nothing they immediately scented a conspiracy to starve them out and gain possession of their mine.
