Chapter X · Chapter 10

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From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

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

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

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

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

later than; following

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

(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 Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading No class illustrates this better than a type that has almost passed away--the old fur traders who were lords of the wilderness.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Yet from the fur traders sprang the pioneer heroes of America.

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

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

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

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading No class illustrates this better than a type that has almost passed away--the old fur traders who were lords of the wilderness.

providing no shelter or sustenance

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading No class illustrates this better than a type that has almost passed away--the old fur traders who were lords of the wilderness.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading No class illustrates this better than a type that has almost passed away--the old fur traders who were lords of the wilderness.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

the expression of approval and support

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

at any time

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

for a limitless time

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

set up or found

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

the dressed hairy coat of a mammal

From this reading No class illustrates this better than a type that has almost passed away--the old fur traders who were lords of the wilderness.

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

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

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

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

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

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

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

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

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

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Yet from the fur traders sprang the pioneer heroes of America.

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

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

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

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

third-person singular of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading No class illustrates this better than a type that has almost passed away--the old fur traders who were lords of the wilderness.

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

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

plural of “incentive” — a positive motivational influence

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

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

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading No class illustrates this better than a type that has almost passed away--the old fur traders who were lords of the wilderness.

Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

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

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In other words, no matter where or how, success will succeed.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

the force of workers available

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

the courage to carry on

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

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

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

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

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

not any; not one

From this reading In other words, no matter where or how, success will succeed.

the northwestern region of the United States

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

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

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In other words, no matter where or how, success will succeed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In other words, no matter where or how, success will succeed.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading No class illustrates this better than a type that has almost passed away--the old fur traders who were lords of the wilderness.

plural of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading Yet from the fur traders sprang the pioneer heroes of America.

put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

precisely, exactly

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Yet from the fur traders sprang the pioneer heroes of America.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading In other words, no matter where or how, success will succeed.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading In other words, no matter where or how, success will succeed.

plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No class illustrates this better than a type that has almost passed away--the old fur traders who were lords of the wilderness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

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

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

in or at that place or location

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

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

From this reading No class illustrates this better than a type that has almost passed away--the old fur traders who were lords of the wilderness.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

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

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

plural of “trader” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold

From this reading No class illustrates this better than a type that has almost passed away--the old fur traders who were lords of the wilderness.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading No class illustrates this better than a type that has almost passed away--the old fur traders who were lords of the wilderness.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

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

From this reading No class illustrates this better than a type that has almost passed away--the old fur traders who were lords of the wilderness.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Cut off from all comfort, from all encouragement, from all restraint, what set of men ever had fewer incentives to go up, more temptations to go down?

in or at the place that

From this reading In other words, no matter where or how, success will succeed.

which person or people

From this reading No class illustrates this better than a type that has almost passed away--the old fur traders who were lords of the wilderness.

(politics) a state of disfavor

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In other words, no matter where or how, success will succeed.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet from the fur traders sprang the pioneer heroes of America.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 1780-1793 FIRST ACROSS THE ROCKIES How Mackenzie found the Great River named after him and then pushed across the Mountains to the Pacific, forever settling the question of a Northwest Passage There is an old saying that if a man has the right mettle in him, you may stick him a thousand leagues in the wilderness on a barren rock and he will plant pennies and grow dollar bills.