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 In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Experience has shown, that, if it has been favorable to the cause of truth, it has not been always conducive to the peace of society.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Experience has shown, that, if it has been favorable to the cause of truth, it has not been always conducive to the peace of society.
centuriesnounUS /ˈsentʃəriz/
plural of “century” — a period of 100 years
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
concernnounUS /kənˈsɜːrn/
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The only faint shadow of difficulty which remains is concerning the introduction of new opinions.
conduciveadjectiveUS /kənˈduːsɪv/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading Experience has shown, that, if it has been favorable to the cause of truth, it has not been always conducive to the peace of society.
considerverbUS /kənˈsɪdər/
deem to be
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
countenancenounUS /ˈkaʊntənəns/
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
countrynounUS /ˈkʌntri/
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The only faint shadow of difficulty which remains is concerning the introduction of new opinions.
dissentedverbUS /dɪˈsentɪd/
past form of “dissent” — withhold assent
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
ExperienceverbUS /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Experience has shown, that, if it has been favorable to the cause of truth, it has not been always conducive to the peace of society.
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
faintadjectiveUS /feɪnt/
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading The only faint shadow of difficulty which remains is concerning the introduction of new opinions.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Experience has shown, that, if it has been favorable to the cause of truth, it has not been always conducive to the peace of society.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Experience has shown, that, if it has been favorable to the cause of truth, it has not been always conducive to the peace of society.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading The only faint shadow of difficulty which remains is concerning the introduction of new opinions.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
justicenounUS /ˈdʒʌstəs/
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
lawsnounUS /lɔːz/
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
mankindnounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪnd/
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The only faint shadow of difficulty which remains is concerning the introduction of new opinions.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Experience has shown, that, if it has been favorable to the cause of truth, it has not been always conducive to the peace of society.
objectnounUS /ˈɑːbdʒekt/
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading The only faint shadow of difficulty which remains is concerning the introduction of new opinions.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The only faint shadow of difficulty which remains is concerning the introduction of new opinions.
peacenounUS /piːs/
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Experience has shown, that, if it has been favorable to the cause of truth, it has not been always conducive to the peace of society.
penaladjectiveUS /ˈpiːnəl/
of or relating to punishment
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
persecutedverbUS /ˈpɜːrsəkjuːtɪd/
past form of “persecute” — cause to suffer
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
persecutionnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
possessionnounUS /pəˈzeʃən/
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
religionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
religiousadjectiveUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəs/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
remainsnounUS /rɪˈmeɪnz/
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading The only faint shadow of difficulty which remains is concerning the introduction of new opinions.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
shadownounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ/
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading The only faint shadow of difficulty which remains is concerning the introduction of new opinions.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Experience has shown, that, if it has been favorable to the cause of truth, it has not been always conducive to the peace of society.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
societynounUS /səˈsaɪəti/
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Experience has shown, that, if it has been favorable to the cause of truth, it has not been always conducive to the peace of society.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
statutesnounUS /ˈstætʃuːts/
plural of “statute” — an act passed by a legislative body
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Experience has shown, that, if it has been favorable to the cause of truth, it has not been always conducive to the peace of society.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
universallyadverbUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəli/
everywhere
From this reading In proportion as mankind has become enlightened, the idea of religious persecution, under any circumstances, has been almost universally exploded by all good and thinking men.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The second head upon which I propose to consider those statutes with regard to their object, and which is the next in importance to the magnitude, and of almost equal concern in the inquiry into the justice of these laws, is its possession.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is proper to recollect that this religion, which is so persecuted in its members, is the old religion of the country, and the once established religion of the state,--the very same which had for centuries received the countenance and sanction of the laws, and from which it would at one time have been highly penal to have dissented.
