Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

consider or hold as true

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading His denial of the Visible Church, as represented by the Pope and cardinals, sprang not from an irreverent, but from a reverent spirit.

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From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

the two together, not just one

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading His kind and fatherly heart was interested in the brave young nobleman.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His denial of the Visible Church, as represented by the Pope and cardinals, sprang not from an irreverent, but from a reverent spirit.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His denial of the Visible Church, as represented by the Pope and cardinals, sprang not from an irreverent, but from a reverent spirit.

plural of “cardinal” — (Roman Catholic Church) one of a group of more than 100 prominent bishops in the Sacred College who advise the Pope and elect new Popes

From this reading His denial of the Visible Church, as represented by the Pope and cardinals, sprang not from an irreverent, but from a reverent spirit.

a gallant or courtly gentleman

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

relating to or characteristic of Christianity

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

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From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)

From this reading His denial of the Visible Church, as represented by the Pope and cardinals, sprang not from an irreverent, but from a reverent spirit.

a clergyman or other person in religious orders

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

one or the other of two

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

an opposing military force

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

plural of “exponent” — a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective

From this reading His kind and fatherly heart was interested in the brave young nobleman.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

death of a person

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading His kind and fatherly heart was interested in the brave young nobleman.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading His kind and fatherly heart was interested in the brave young nobleman.

showing lack of due respect or veneration

From this reading His denial of the Visible Church, as represented by the Pope and cardinals, sprang not from an irreverent, but from a reverent spirit.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading His kind and fatherly heart was interested in the brave young nobleman.

someone who is not a clergyman or a professional person

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

used to form the superlative

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

a titled peer of the realm

From this reading His kind and fatherly heart was interested in the brave young nobleman.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading His denial of the Visible Church, as represented by the Pope and cardinals, sprang not from an irreverent, but from a reverent spirit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

and nothing more

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

being in opposition or having an opponent

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

deeply or seriously thoughtful

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

the head of the Roman Catholic Church

From this reading His denial of the Visible Church, as represented by the Pope and cardinals, sprang not from an irreverent, but from a reverent spirit.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

plural of “push” — the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading His denial of the Visible Church, as represented by the Pope and cardinals, sprang not from an irreverent, but from a reverent spirit.

appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

(often used with “pay”) a formal expression of esteem

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

profoundly honored

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

feeling or showing profound respect or veneration

From this reading His denial of the Visible Church, as represented by the Pope and cardinals, sprang not from an irreverent, but from a reverent spirit.

Identical; not different.

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading His denial of the Visible Church, as represented by the Pope and cardinals, sprang not from an irreverent, but from a reverent spirit.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading His denial of the Visible Church, as represented by the Pope and cardinals, sprang not from an irreverent, but from a reverent spirit.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

speak unfavorably about

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

capable of being seen; or open to easy view

From this reading His denial of the Visible Church, as represented by the Pope and cardinals, sprang not from an irreverent, but from a reverent spirit.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This man, as he conjectured, so far from being an enemy either of Church or State, was in fact in many respects in the same position with his revered master,--as nearly so as the position of a layman was likely to resemble that of an ecclesiastic.

which person or people

From this reading To accept _them_ as exponents of Christ and Christianity was to blaspheme and traduce both, and therefore he only could be counted in the highest degree Christian who stood most completely opposed to them in spirit and practice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ELSIE PUSHES HER SCHEME The good Father Antonio returned from his conference with the cavalier with many subjects for grave pondering.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading His kind and fatherly heart was interested in the brave young nobleman.