VOA慢速英语:Abigail Adams: Feminist, Partner, First Lady

insistent – adj. demanding that something happen or someone do something

mightily –adv. very much

prominent –adj. well known and important

endured – v. to experience something painful for a long time

lace – n. a very light and thin cloth made with patterns of holes

handkerchief – n. a small cloth used for wiping your ears, nose, or face

drafty – adj. cold air moving through that makes it feel cold

outspoken –adj. talking freely about what one thinks

abrasive – adj. having a rough, unpleasant quality

she could not hold her tongue – phrase. She was not able, or unable, to control what she said, and said things other's disagreed with.