adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
abhorredverbUS /əbˈhɔːrd/
inflected form of “abhor” — find repugnant
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
accidentnounUS /ˈæksədənt/
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 I would have all such fellows hanged, sir; I would have them hanged."
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
ascendancenounUS /əˈsendəns/
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I believe the rascal is a coward, though he pretends to be in love forsooth.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading I believe the rascal is a coward, though he pretends to be in love forsooth.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
dieverbUS /daɪ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
discants
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From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
disinheritedadjective
deprived of your rightful heritage
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
exchangenounUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒ/
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
fellowsnounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading I would have all such fellows hanged, sir; I would have them hanged."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
forsoothadverb
an archaic word originally meaning “in truth” but now usually used to express disbelief
From this reading I believe the rascal is a coward, though he pretends to be in love forsooth.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading I would have all such fellows hanged, sir; I would have them hanged."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
I'd
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From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
liveverbUS /laɪv/
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
lovenounUS /lʌv/
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading I believe the rascal is a coward, though he pretends to be in love forsooth.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
pitiedverbUS /ˈpɪtiːd/
inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
pretendsnounUS /priˈtendz/
plural of “pretend” — the enactment of a pretense
From this reading I believe the rascal is a coward, though he pretends to be in love forsooth.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading I believe the rascal is a coward, though he pretends to be in love forsooth.
ratheradverbUS /ˈræðər/
on the contrary
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
resolutionsnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃənz/
plural of “resolution” — a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
severeadjectiveUS /səˈvɪr/
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
stepsnounUS /steps/
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
subdueverbUS /səbˈduː/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I would have all such fellows hanged, sir; I would have them hanged."
teachverbUS /tiːtʃ/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I would have all such fellows hanged, sir; I would have them hanged."
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I believe the rascal is a coward, though he pretends to be in love forsooth.
tillprepositionUS /tɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
virtuenounUS /ˈvɝː.tʃuː/
Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Adams answered, "That would be too severe; that men did not make themselves; and if fear had too much ascendance in the mind, the man was rather to be pitied than abhorred; that reason and time might teach him to subdue it."
WestnounUS /west/
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading I'd make no more of shooting a man that would not die for his country, than-- "Sir," said he, "I have disinherited a nephew, who is in the army, because he would not exchange his commission and go to the West Indies.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _In which the gentleman discants on bravery and heroic virtue, till an unlucky accident puts an end to the discourse._ The gentleman highly commended Mr Adams for his good resolutions, and told him, "He hoped his son would tread in his steps;" adding, "that if he would not die for his country, he would not be worthy to live in it.
