Chapter XVII

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

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

anew

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

a quantity of money

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

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

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

any thing at all

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

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

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

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

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.

a conservative advocate of capitalism

From this reading THE CAPITALIST EXAMINES THE MINE.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.

fool or hoax

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

third-person singular of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading THE CAPITALIST EXAMINES THE MINE.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

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From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

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

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.

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

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.

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

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

make an investment

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

and nothing more

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

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

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

engage in

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.

the one or ones belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE CAPITALIST EXAMINES THE MINE.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

a form of address for a man

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

not any; not one

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

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

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

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

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

the possibility of future success

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

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

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

without much difficulty

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

determined

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

Identical; not different.

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

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

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

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

From this reading THE CAPITALIST EXAMINES THE MINE.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

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

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.

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

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He recalled how the attempt had been made to dupe him at Old Bob’s diggings a short distance below, and said that he had felt so well satisfied that nothing this creek could show was good, that he had resolved never to look at any property on its banks again.

at the time that

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

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

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading At the same time, the behavior of Mr. Brehm, during the examination of Bob’s prospect-hole to which he had just alluded, was so upright and intelligent, that when he heard that something different had been discovered on Panther Creek, and by whom, he had readily consented to come and see it.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading The capitalist frankly told Max and Len, as the three sat a little apart from the others, that he had great faith in that region, and was willing to invest a reasonable amount of money in any prospect that gave him sufficient encouragement.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Now I want to see all you have to show me; and if you have anything good, I’ve no doubt we can make some sort of a bargain.