12
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From this reading 12. xvi.
4
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From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
45
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From this reading 45, 46.) but if a native Israelite had been reduced to servitude by poverty, Josephus (Ant. iii.
46
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From this reading 45, 46.) but if a native Israelite had been reduced to servitude by poverty, Josephus (Ant. iii.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Foreign slaves might be purchased and retained during their whole lifetime in slavery; (Lev. xxv.
AntnounUS /ænt/
social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
From this reading 45, 46.) but if a native Israelite had been reduced to servitude by poverty, Josephus (Ant. iii.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
banishverbUS /ˈbænɪʃ/
expel from a community or group
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Foreign slaves might be purchased and retained during their whole lifetime in slavery; (Lev. xxv.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
civilisationnoun
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Foreign slaves might be purchased and retained during their whole lifetime in slavery; (Lev. xxv.
EmancipationnounUS /ɪˌmænsəˈpeɪʃən/
freeing someone from the control of another; especially a parent's relinquishing authority and control over a minor child
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
endeavoured
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From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
engenderedverbUS /enˈdʒendərd/
past form of “engender” — call forth
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Foreign slaves might be purchased and retained during their whole lifetime in slavery; (Lev. xxv.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 45, 46.) but if a native Israelite had been reduced to servitude by poverty, Josephus (Ant. iii.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 45, 46.) but if a native Israelite had been reduced to servitude by poverty, Josephus (Ant. iii.
iiinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading 45, 46.) but if a native Israelite had been reduced to servitude by poverty, Josephus (Ant. iii.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
IsraelitenounUS /ˈɪzrəlaɪt/
a native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Israel
From this reading 45, 46.) but if a native Israelite had been reduced to servitude by poverty, Josephus (Ant. iii.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
JosephusnounUS /dʒoʊˈsiːfəs/
Jewish general who led the revolt of the Jews against the Romans and then wrote a history of those events (37-100)
From this reading 45, 46.) but if a native Israelite had been reduced to servitude by poverty, Josephus (Ant. iii.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
LevnounUS /lev/
the basic unit of money in Bulgaria
From this reading Foreign slaves might be purchased and retained during their whole lifetime in slavery; (Lev. xxv.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading Foreign slaves might be purchased and retained during their whole lifetime in slavery; (Lev. xxv.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Foreign slaves might be purchased and retained during their whole lifetime in slavery; (Lev. xxv.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
mischiefs
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From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
miseriesnounUS /ˈmɪzəriz/
plural of “misery” — a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
mitigateverbUS /ˈmɪtəɡeɪt/
lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
MosaicnounUS /moʊˈzeɪɪk/
art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading 45, 46.) but if a native Israelite had been reduced to servitude by poverty, Josephus (Ant. iii.
not any; not one
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
and nothing more
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading 45, 46.) but if a native Israelite had been reduced to servitude by poverty, Josephus (Ant. iii.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
prohibitverbUS /proʊˈhɪbət/
command against
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
the possibility of future success
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Foreign slaves might be purchased and retained during their whole lifetime in slavery; (Lev. xxv.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading 45, 46.) but if a native Israelite had been reduced to servitude by poverty, Josephus (Ant. iii.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Foreign slaves might be purchased and retained during their whole lifetime in slavery; (Lev. xxv.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
servitudenounUS /ˈsɜːrvətuːd/
state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment
From this reading 45, 46.) but if a native Israelite had been reduced to servitude by poverty, Josephus (Ant. iii.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
slaverynounUS /ˈsleɪvəri/
the state of being under the control of another person
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
which person or people
From this reading In particular, its regulations were directed to prevent the mischiefs which resulted in other countries from the hostility against their master, which is engendered in the minds of slaves, who see no prospect of any termination to their miseries but that of their lives.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Foreign slaves might be purchased and retained during their whole lifetime in slavery; (Lev. xxv.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Page 4.—_Emancipation of servants._] The Mosaic law did not prohibit domestic slavery, which, being universal in the ancient world, it would have been impossible to banish from among any single people;—it only endeavoured to mitigate those evils which slavery must bring with it, especially among a people little softened by civilisation.
xvinoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of fifteen and one
From this reading 12. xvi.
xxvnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-four and one
From this reading Foreign slaves might be purchased and retained during their whole lifetime in slavery; (Lev. xxv.
