acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading I have expressed my admiration of our forefathers, who, not being Christians, were yet more virtuous than those who are; more temperate, more just, more sincere, more chaste, more peaceable.
Alexis
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From this reading _Alexis._ Never have I undervalued civilization: on the contrary, I regretted whatever impeded it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have expressed my admiration of our forefathers, who, not being Christians, were yet more virtuous than those who are; more temperate, more just, more sincere, more chaste, more peaceable.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
barbarismnounUS /ˈbɑːrbərɪzəm/
a brutal barbarous savage act
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
barbarousadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːrbərəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I have expressed my admiration of our forefathers, who, not being Christians, were yet more virtuous than those who are; more temperate, more just, more sincere, more chaste, more peaceable.
chasteadjectiveUS /tʃeɪst/
morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
From this reading I have expressed my admiration of our forefathers, who, not being Christians, were yet more virtuous than those who are; more temperate, more just, more sincere, more chaste, more peaceable.
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading I have expressed my admiration of our forefathers, who, not being Christians, were yet more virtuous than those who are; more temperate, more just, more sincere, more chaste, more peaceable.
civilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading _Alexis._ Never have I undervalued civilization: on the contrary, I regretted whatever impeded it.
condemnsverbUS /kənˈdemz/
third-person singular of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading _Alexis._ Never have I undervalued civilization: on the contrary, I regretted whatever impeded it.
evilsnounUS /ˈiːvəlz/
plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
communicated in words
From this reading I have expressed my admiration of our forefathers, who, not being Christians, were yet more virtuous than those who are; more temperate, more just, more sincere, more chaste, more peaceable.
fanciesnounUS /ˈfænsiz/
plural of “fancy” — something many people believe that is false
From this reading _Peter._ How so? give me thy reasons--thy fancies, rather; for reason thou hast none.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Peter._ How so? give me thy reasons--thy fancies, rather; for reason thou hast none.
forefathersnounUS /ˈfɔːrfɑːðərz/
plural of “forefather” — the founder of a family
From this reading I have expressed my admiration of our forefathers, who, not being Christians, were yet more virtuous than those who are; more temperate, more just, more sincere, more chaste, more peaceable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
furtheringverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərɪŋ/
-ing form of “further” — promote the growth of
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _Peter._ How so? give me thy reasons--thy fancies, rather; for reason thou hast none.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
hastauxiliary verbUS /hæst/
an old form of “have”, used with “thou”
From this reading _Peter._ How so? give me thy reasons--thy fancies, rather; for reason thou hast none.
hatingverbUS /ˈheɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “hate” — dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Alexis._ Never have I undervalued civilization: on the contrary, I regretted whatever impeded it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
How
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From this reading _Peter._ How so? give me thy reasons--thy fancies, rather; for reason thou hast none.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Alexis._ Never have I undervalued civilization: on the contrary, I regretted whatever impeded it.
impededadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpiːdɪd/
made difficult or slow
From this reading _Alexis._ Never have I undervalued civilization: on the contrary, I regretted whatever impeded it.
imperfectionsnounUS /ˌɪmpərˈfekʃənz/
plural of “imperfection” — the state or an instance of being imperfect
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
invokedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvoʊkt/
past form of “invoke” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Alexis._ Never have I undervalued civilization: on the contrary, I regretted whatever impeded it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
and nothing more
From this reading I have expressed my admiration of our forefathers, who, not being Christians, were yet more virtuous than those who are; more temperate, more just, more sincere, more chaste, more peaceable.
liarsnounUS /ˈlaɪərz/
plural of “liar” — a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
massacresnounUS /ˈmæsɪkərz/
plural of “massacre” — the savage and excessive killing of many people
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Peter._ How so? give me thy reasons--thy fancies, rather; for reason thou hast none.
the force of workers available
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Alexis._ Never have I undervalued civilization: on the contrary, I regretted whatever impeded it.
not any; not one
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
not one, and not any
From this reading _Peter._ How so? give me thy reasons--thy fancies, rather; for reason thou hast none.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I have expressed my admiration of our forefathers, who, not being Christians, were yet more virtuous than those who are; more temperate, more just, more sincere, more chaste, more peaceable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Alexis._ Never have I undervalued civilization: on the contrary, I regretted whatever impeded it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I have expressed my admiration of our forefathers, who, not being Christians, were yet more virtuous than those who are; more temperate, more just, more sincere, more chaste, more peaceable.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading I have expressed my admiration of our forefathers, who, not being Christians, were yet more virtuous than those who are; more temperate, more just, more sincere, more chaste, more peaceable.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _Peter._ How so? give me thy reasons--thy fancies, rather; for reason thou hast none.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
on the contrary
From this reading _Peter._ How so? give me thy reasons--thy fancies, rather; for reason thou hast none.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading _Peter._ How so? give me thy reasons--thy fancies, rather; for reason thou hast none.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading _Peter._ How so? give me thy reasons--thy fancies, rather; for reason thou hast none.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading _Alexis._ Never have I undervalued civilization: on the contrary, I regretted whatever impeded it.
reprobates
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From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
scantilyadverbUS /ˈskæntəli/
in a skimpy manner
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading I have expressed my admiration of our forefathers, who, not being Christians, were yet more virtuous than those who are; more temperate, more just, more sincere, more chaste, more peaceable.
slanderers
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From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _Peter._ How so? give me thy reasons--thy fancies, rather; for reason thou hast none.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
temperateadjectiveUS /ˈtemprət/
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
From this reading I have expressed my admiration of our forefathers, who, not being Christians, were yet more virtuous than those who are; more temperate, more just, more sincere, more chaste, more peaceable.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Alexis._ Never have I undervalued civilization: on the contrary, I regretted whatever impeded it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I have expressed my admiration of our forefathers, who, not being Christians, were yet more virtuous than those who are; more temperate, more just, more sincere, more chaste, more peaceable.
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading _Peter._ How so? give me thy reasons--thy fancies, rather; for reason thou hast none.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading _Peter._ How so? give me thy reasons--thy fancies, rather; for reason thou hast none.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
undervaluedverbUS /ˈʌndərvæljuːd/
past form of “undervalue” — assign too low a value to
From this reading _Alexis._ Never have I undervalued civilization: on the contrary, I regretted whatever impeded it.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
precisely as stated
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
vilifyverbUS /ˈvɪlɪfaɪ/
spread negative information about
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading I have expressed my admiration of our forefathers, who, not being Christians, were yet more virtuous than those who are; more temperate, more just, more sincere, more chaste, more peaceable.
voidsnounUS /vɔɪdz/
plural of “void” — the state of nonexistence
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I have expressed my admiration of our forefathers, who, not being Christians, were yet more virtuous than those who are; more temperate, more just, more sincere, more chaste, more peaceable.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading _Alexis._ Never have I undervalued civilization: on the contrary, I regretted whatever impeded it.
at the time that
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
which person or people
From this reading I have expressed my admiration of our forefathers, who, not being Christians, were yet more virtuous than those who are; more temperate, more just, more sincere, more chaste, more peaceable.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading _Alexis._ When I find the first of men, in rank and genius, hating one another, and becoming slanderers and liars in order to lower and vilify an opponent; when I hear the God of mercy invoked to massacres, and thanked for furthering what He reprobates and condemns--I look back in vain on any barbarous people for worse barbarism.
but in spite of that
From this reading In my opinion, the evils that have been attributed to it sprang from its imperfections and voids; and no nation has yet acquired it more than very scantily.
