Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of

From this reading He had administered a large parish with distinction; he had written a treatise of profound patristic learning and uncompromising sacerdotal pretensions.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

(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 Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

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

From this reading New Faces and Old Feuds.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

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

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

someone who has won first place in a competition

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

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

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

hate coupled with disgust

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading He had administered a large parish with distinction; he had written a treatise of profound patristic learning and uncompromising sacerdotal pretensions.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

divisible by two

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

accept an excuse for

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading New Faces and Old Feuds.

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

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

plural of “feud” — a bitter quarrel between two parties

From this reading New Faces and Old Feuds.

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

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

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

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

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

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

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

make one's way by jostling, pushing, or shoving

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had administered a large parish with distinction; he had written a treatise of profound patristic learning and uncompromising sacerdotal pretensions.

conformable to or allowed by law

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading He had administered a large parish with distinction; he had written a treatise of profound patristic learning and uncompromising sacerdotal pretensions.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

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

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

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

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading New Faces and Old Feuds.

not any; not one

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading New Faces and Old Feuds.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

a local church community

From this reading He had administered a large parish with distinction; he had written a treatise of profound patristic learning and uncompromising sacerdotal pretensions.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

of or relating to the writings of the early church fathers

From this reading He had administered a large parish with distinction; he had written a treatise of profound patristic learning and uncompromising sacerdotal pretensions.

exceedingly harmful

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

plural of “pretension” — a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading He had administered a large parish with distinction; he had written a treatise of profound patristic learning and uncompromising sacerdotal pretensions.

showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

From this reading He had administered a large parish with distinction; he had written a treatise of profound patristic learning and uncompromising sacerdotal pretensions.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

of or relating to a belief in sacerdotalism

From this reading He had administered a large parish with distinction; he had written a treatise of profound patristic learning and uncompromising sacerdotal pretensions.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

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

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

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

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

not in physical motion

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

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

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

of or relating to or concerning theology

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

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

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

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

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

a formal exposition

From this reading He had administered a large parish with distinction; he had written a treatise of profound patristic learning and uncompromising sacerdotal pretensions.

not making concessions

From this reading He had administered a large parish with distinction; he had written a treatise of profound patristic learning and uncompromising sacerdotal pretensions.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

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

From this reading There was, no doubt, some excuse for the interest that the ladies at Millstead Manor had betrayed on hearing the name of Father Stafford.

at the time that

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

which person or people

From this reading In these days, when the discussion of theological topics has emerged from the study into the street, there to jostle persons engaged in their lawful business, a man who makes for himself a position as a prominent champion of any view becomes, to a considerable extent, a public character; and Charles Stafford's career had excited much notice.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had administered a large parish with distinction; he had written a treatise of profound patristic learning and uncompromising sacerdotal pretensions.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading He had administered a large parish with distinction; he had written a treatise of profound patristic learning and uncompromising sacerdotal pretensions.

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

From this reading Although still a young man but little past thirty, he was adored by a powerful body of followers, and received the even greater compliment of hearty detestation from all, both within and without the Church, to whom his views seemed dangerous and pernicious.