1807
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From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
300
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From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading But nothing beyond ordinary pay had been definitely pledged in advance.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But nothing beyond ordinary pay had been definitely pledged in advance.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But nothing beyond ordinary pay had been definitely pledged in advance.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that may not be done here.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
CongressnounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəs/
the legislature of the United States government
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading But nothing beyond ordinary pay had been definitely pledged in advance.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But that may not be done here.
increase twofold
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
obtain
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
grantingverbUS /ˈɡræntɪŋ/
-ing form of “grant” — let have
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But nothing beyond ordinary pay had been definitely pledged in advance.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But that may not be done here.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
homagenounUS /ˈɑːmədʒ/
respectful deference
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But that may not be done here.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
non-commissioned
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From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But that may not be done here.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But nothing beyond ordinary pay had been definitely pledged in advance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading But nothing beyond ordinary pay had been definitely pledged in advance.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
an amount of time
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading But nothing beyond ordinary pay had been definitely pledged in advance.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
privatesnounUS /ˈpraɪvəts/
external sex organ
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
simple-hearted
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From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
express in speech
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
subordinatesnounUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪts/
plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
a quantity of money
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that may not be done here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
ulterioradjectiveUS /əlˈtɪriər/
lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed)
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
unselfishadjective
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
unstainedadjectiveUS /ənˈsteɪnd/
not stained
From this reading The best homage that can be rendered to the subordinates is to speak of their common motive: simple-hearted, unselfish devotion to the interests of the nation, unstained by ulterior hope of private gain.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A bill was passed by Congress in 1807, granting to the non-commissioned officers and privates, according to rank, a sum of money equal to double pay for the period of service, and, in addition, 300 acres of land from the public domain.
(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 AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
a late time of life
From this reading AFTER LIFE It would be a pleasant labor, and one well worth the pains, to record the story of the later years of every one of those valiant souls, from the highest to the lowest.
