Thomas Sprat, dean of Westminster and biographer of the Royal Society, opined in 1667 that, in their experiments, men " may agree, or dissent, without faction, or fierceness" .
No boys were allowed in it—although Ruby Gillis opined that their admission would make it more exciting—and each member had to produce one story a week.
In conclusion, while some may argue that schools aim to produce good citizens and workers, I opine that the primary objective of schools is to benefit the individual.
Because they were so poorly documented, scholars opine that Hatshepsut did it more out of a sense of obligation, feeling that it was her duty to continue the conquests of her father.
Is there any way to report or opine with anything approaching hopefulness, given how intractable this particular conflict has been and given how lasting peace just seems so perpetually elusive?
" It was odd, though, to preach about it on Thanksgiving, " Miss Jackson opined; and her hostess drily rejoined: " Oh, he means us to give thanks for what's left."