prevented anticipated him by answering his thoughts. To prevent is (1) to "go before," "to anticipate" then, "to precede" either (2) to aid, or (3) to hinder.

custom or tribute taxes (1) indirect and (2) direct; on (1) things and on (2) persons.

of their own children, or of strangers? i. e. of their own sons, or of those who do not belong to the family, namely, subjects and tributaries.

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