adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading They believed that no men could act with effect who did not act in concert; that no men could act in concert who did not act with confidence; that no men could act with confidence who were not bound together by common opinions, common affections, and common interests.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading They believed that no men could act with effect who did not act in concert; that no men could act in concert who did not act with confidence; that no men could act with confidence who were not bound together by common opinions, common affections, and common interests.
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 At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
bardnounUS /bɑːrd/
a lyric poet
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
believedverbUS /bɪˈliːvd/
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
boundadjectiveUS /baʊnd/
confined by bonds
From this reading They believed that no men could act with effect who did not act in concert; that no men could act in concert who did not act with confidence; that no men could act with confidence who were not bound together by common opinions, common affections, and common interests.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
clearlyadverbUS /ˈklɪrli/
without doubt or question
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading They believed that no men could act with effect who did not act in concert; that no men could act in concert who did not act with confidence; that no men could act with confidence who were not bound together by common opinions, common affections, and common interests.
concertnounUS /ˈkɑːnsərt/
a performance of music by players or singers not involving theatrical staging
From this reading They believed that no men could act with effect who did not act in concert; that no men could act in concert who did not act with confidence; that no men could act with confidence who were not bound together by common opinions, common affections, and common interests.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading They believed that no men could act with effect who did not act in concert; that no men could act in concert who did not act with confidence; that no men could act with confidence who were not bound together by common opinions, common affections, and common interests.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They believed that no men could act with effect who did not act in concert; that no men could act in concert who did not act with confidence; that no men could act with confidence who were not bound together by common opinions, common affections, and common interests.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
dearestnounUS /ˈdɪrəst/
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
desertverbUS /ˈdezərt/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They believed that no men could act with effect who did not act in concert; that no men could act in concert who did not act with confidence; that no men could act with confidence who were not bound together by common opinions, common affections, and common interests.
disinterestednessnoun
freedom from bias or from selfish motives
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
effectnounUS /ɪˈfekt/
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading They believed that no men could act with effect who did not act in concert; that no men could act in concert who did not act with confidence; that no men could act with confidence who were not bound together by common opinions, common affections, and common interests.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
experimentedverbUS /ɪkˈsperəməntəd/
past form of “experiment” — to conduct a test or investigation
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
favourites
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From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
firmadjectiveUS /fɜːrm/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
folliesnounUS /ˈfɑːliz/
a revue with elaborate costuming
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
fortunenounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃən/
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
fortune'snounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
possessive form of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
friendsnounUS /frendz/
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
friendshipnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪp/
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
friendship's
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From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
growverbUS /ɡroʊ/
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
holynounUS /ˈhoʊli/
a sacred place of pilgrimage
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
idolnounUS /ˈaɪdəl/
a material effigy that is worshipped
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
imagineverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒən/
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
imaginedverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
interestsnounUS /ˈɪntrəsts/
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading They believed that no men could act with effect who did not act in concert; that no men could act in concert who did not act with confidence; that no men could act with confidence who were not bound together by common opinions, common affections, and common interests.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
long-tried
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From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading They believed that no men could act with effect who did not act in concert; that no men could act in concert who did not act with confidence; that no men could act with confidence who were not bound together by common opinions, common affections, and common interests.
methodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
moderationnounUS /ˌmɑːdərˈeɪʃən/
quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
moralitynounUS /mərˈæləti/
concern with the distinction between good and evil or right and wrong; right or good conduct
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading They believed that no men could act with effect who did not act in concert; that no men could act in concert who did not act with confidence; that no men could act with confidence who were not bound together by common opinions, common affections, and common interests.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading They believed that no men could act with effect who did not act in concert; that no men could act in concert who did not act with confidence; that no men could act with confidence who were not bound together by common opinions, common affections, and common interests.
OrconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
paradoxicaladjectiveUS /ˌperəˈdɑːksɪkəl/
seemingly contradictory but nonetheless possibly true
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
parentsnounUS /ˈperənts/
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
patientlyadverbUS /ˈpeɪʃəntli/
with patience; in a patient manner
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
patriotismnounUS /ˈpeɪtriətɪzəm/
love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
requiredadjectiveUS /riˈkwaɪərd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
riseverbUS /raɪz/
move upward
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
risingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
sacrificenounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
ThydeterminerUS /ðaɪ/
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They believed that no men could act with effect who did not act in concert; that no men could act in concert who did not act with confidence; that no men could act with confidence who were not bound together by common opinions, common affections, and common interests.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Thy favourites grow not up by fortune's sport, Or from the crimes or follies of a Court; On the firm basis of desert they rise, From long-tried faith, and friendship's holy ties."
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At that time it was not imagined that patriotism was a bloody idol, which required the sacrifice of children and parents, or dearest connections in private life, and of all the virtues that rise from those relations.
WhigsnounUS /wɪɡz/
plural of “whig” — a member of the political party that urged social reform in 18th and 19th century England; was the opposition party to the Tories
From this reading The Whigs of those days believed that the only proper method of rising into power was through bard essays of practised friendship and experimented fidelity.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading They believed that no men could act with effect who did not act in concert; that no men could act in concert who did not act with confidence; that no men could act with confidence who were not bound together by common opinions, common affections, and common interests.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They believed that no men could act with effect who did not act in concert; that no men could act in concert who did not act with confidence; that no men could act with confidence who were not bound together by common opinions, common affections, and common interests.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading They were not of that ingenious paradoxical morality to imagine that a spirit of moderation was properly shown in patiently bearing the sufferings of your friends, or that disinterestedness was clearly manifested at the expense of other people's fortune.
