Chapter V

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

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Horatius stopped all-comers, while Jim, like St. Peter, passed all whom he deemed worthy--that is to say, those able to pay the toll.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

in the past

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

(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 Horatius stopped all-comers, while Jim, like St. Peter, passed all whom he deemed worthy--that is to say, those able to pay the toll.

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

From this reading Horatius stopped all-comers, while Jim, like St. Peter, passed all whom he deemed worthy--that is to say, those able to pay the toll.

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

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

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

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

the two together, not just one

From this reading As there was no other road into the Park in the early days, Jim established more or less intimate contact with all visitors, both going and coming.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

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

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

a boy or man

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading As there was no other road into the Park in the early days, Jim established more or less intimate contact with all visitors, both going and coming.

close interaction

From this reading As there was no other road into the Park in the early days, Jim established more or less intimate contact with all visitors, both going and coming.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading As there was no other road into the Park in the early days, Jim established more or less intimate contact with all visitors, both going and coming.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading Horatius stopped all-comers, while Jim, like St. Peter, passed all whom he deemed worthy--that is to say, those able to pay the toll.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading As there was no other road into the Park in the early days, Jim established more or less intimate contact with all visitors, both going and coming.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading As there was no other road into the Park in the early days, Jim established more or less intimate contact with all visitors, both going and coming.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

the act of departing

From this reading As there was no other road into the Park in the early days, Jim established more or less intimate contact with all visitors, both going and coming.

arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

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

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

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

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

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

From this reading Horatius stopped all-comers, while Jim, like St. Peter, passed all whom he deemed worthy--that is to say, those able to pay the toll.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

From this reading Or perhaps it was more as St. Peter holds the gate to heaven.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

inflected form of “hem” — fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading Or perhaps it was more as St. Peter holds the gate to heaven.

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

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

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

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading As there was no other road into the Park in the early days, Jim established more or less intimate contact with all visitors, both going and coming.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As there was no other road into the Park in the early days, Jim established more or less intimate contact with all visitors, both going and coming.

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

From this reading Horatius stopped all-comers, while Jim, like St. Peter, passed all whom he deemed worthy--that is to say, those able to pay the toll.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Or perhaps it was more as St. Peter holds the gate to heaven.

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

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

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

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading As there was no other road into the Park in the early days, Jim established more or less intimate contact with all visitors, both going and coming.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Horatius stopped all-comers, while Jim, like St. Peter, passed all whom he deemed worthy--that is to say, those able to pay the toll.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Or perhaps it was more as St. Peter holds the gate to heaven.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

not any; not one

From this reading As there was no other road into the Park in the early days, Jim established more or less intimate contact with all visitors, both going and coming.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

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

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As there was no other road into the Park in the early days, Jim established more or less intimate contact with all visitors, both going and coming.

above and across; more than

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Horatius stopped all-comers, while Jim, like St. Peter, passed all whom he deemed worthy--that is to say, those able to pay the toll.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Horatius stopped all-comers, while Jim, like St. Peter, passed all whom he deemed worthy--that is to say, those able to pay the toll.

for each

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

by chance

From this reading Or perhaps it was more as St. Peter holds the gate to heaven.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Or perhaps it was more as St. Peter holds the gate to heaven.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

express in words

From this reading Horatius stopped all-comers, while Jim, like St. Peter, passed all whom he deemed worthy--that is to say, those able to pay the toll.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

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

From this reading Or perhaps it was more as St. Peter holds the gate to heaven.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading Horatius stopped all-comers, while Jim, like St. Peter, passed all whom he deemed worthy--that is to say, those able to pay the toll.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Horatius stopped all-comers, while Jim, like St. Peter, passed all whom he deemed worthy--that is to say, those able to pay the toll.

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

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As there was no other road into the Park in the early days, Jim established more or less intimate contact with all visitors, both going and coming.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

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

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Horatius stopped all-comers, while Jim, like St. Peter, passed all whom he deemed worthy--that is to say, those able to pay the toll.

a river of central Italy; flows through Rome to the Tyrrhenian Sea

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

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

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

a fee levied for the use of roads or bridges (used for maintenance)

From this reading Horatius stopped all-comers, while Jim, like St. Peter, passed all whom he deemed worthy--that is to say, those able to pay the toll.

plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

precisely as stated

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading As there was no other road into the Park in the early days, Jim established more or less intimate contact with all visitors, both going and coming.

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

From this reading Or perhaps it was more as St. Peter holds the gate to heaven.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

during the time that

From this reading Horatius stopped all-comers, while Jim, like St. Peter, passed all whom he deemed worthy--that is to say, those able to pay the toll.

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

From this reading Horatius stopped all-comers, while Jim, like St. Peter, passed all whom he deemed worthy--that is to say, those able to pay the toll.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As there was no other road into the Park in the early days, Jim established more or less intimate contact with all visitors, both going and coming.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading Horatius stopped all-comers, while Jim, like St. Peter, passed all whom he deemed worthy--that is to say, those able to pay the toll.

unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition

From this reading For the old chap had graded a road over the rocky cliffs hemming in what has since been called "Yankee Jim's Canyon of the Yellowstone," and this would-be Park tourists were permitted to travel at so much per head.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

a late time of life

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.

a tributary of the Missouri River that flows through the Yellowstone National Park

From this reading RUNNING "YANKEE JIM'S CANYON" Thirty or forty years ago, before the railway came, "Yankee Jim" held the gate to Yellowstone Park very much as Horatius held the bridge across the Tiber.