VOA慢速英语:John Adams: He's Number Two

passionately - adv. having, showing, or expressing strong emotions or beliefs

upstream - adj. in the direction opposite to the flow in a stream or river

interrupt - v. to cause something to stop happening for a time

patriot – n. person who supported the American Revolutionary War for freedom from Britain

ugly - adj. unpleasant

transfer - v. to give rights to another person

original - adj. existing first or at the beginning