Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

(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 CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

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

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

move towards

From this reading The Bishops had just opened their holy mouths to protest when the approach of the Jubilee festivities shut them up.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And now at last the Bishops understood that the doubling of their dioceses was but a device of Machiavellian subtlety for the halving of their temporalities.

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

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

plural of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

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

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

From this reading And now at last the Bishops understood that the doubling of their dioceses was but a device of Machiavellian subtlety for the halving of their temporalities.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

plural of “diocese” — the territorial jurisdiction of a bishop

From this reading And now at last the Bishops understood that the doubling of their dioceses was but a device of Machiavellian subtlety for the halving of their temporalities.

increase by a factor of two

From this reading And now at last the Bishops understood that the doubling of their dioceses was but a device of Machiavellian subtlety for the halving of their temporalities.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Starvation and stuffing were the two methods to be employed.

the act of consuming food

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

plural of “festivity” — any joyous diversion

From this reading The Bishops had just opened their holy mouths to protest when the approach of the Jubilee festivities shut them up.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And now at last the Bishops understood that the doubling of their dioceses was but a device of Machiavellian subtlety for the halving of their temporalities.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

impelled by physical force especially against resistance

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

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

From this reading The Bishops had just opened their holy mouths to protest when the approach of the Jubilee festivities shut them up.

-ing form of “halve” — divide by two; divide into halves

From this reading And now at last the Bishops understood that the doubling of their dioceses was but a device of Machiavellian subtlety for the halving of their temporalities.

a sacred place of pilgrimage

From this reading The Bishops had just opened their holy mouths to protest when the approach of the Jubilee festivities shut them up.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

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

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

a special anniversary (or the celebration of it)

From this reading The Bishops had just opened their holy mouths to protest when the approach of the Jubilee festivities shut them up.

and nothing more

From this reading The Bishops had just opened their holy mouths to protest when the approach of the Jubilee festivities shut them up.

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

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

immediately past

From this reading And now at last the Bishops understood that the doubling of their dioceses was but a device of Machiavellian subtlety for the halving of their temporalities.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

a follower of Machiavelli's principles

From this reading And now at last the Bishops understood that the doubling of their dioceses was but a device of Machiavellian subtlety for the halving of their temporalities.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Starvation and stuffing were the two methods to be employed.

plural of “mouth” — the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading The Bishops had just opened their holy mouths to protest when the approach of the Jubilee festivities shut them up.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And now at last the Bishops understood that the doubling of their dioceses was but a device of Machiavellian subtlety for the halving of their temporalities.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The Bishops had just opened their holy mouths to protest when the approach of the Jubilee festivities shut them up.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

above and across; more than

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

-ing form of “picket” — serve as pickets or post pickets

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

extreme excess

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

in the near future

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading The Bishops had just opened their holy mouths to protest when the approach of the Jubilee festivities shut them up.

plural of “rear” — the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading The Bishops had just opened their holy mouths to protest when the approach of the Jubilee festivities shut them up.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading Starvation and stuffing were the two methods to be employed.

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

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

a mixture of seasoned ingredients used to stuff meats and vegetables

From this reading Starvation and stuffing were the two methods to be employed.

a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

From this reading And now at last the Bishops understood that the doubling of their dioceses was but a device of Machiavellian subtlety for the halving of their temporalities.

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From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

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From this reading And now at last the Bishops understood that the doubling of their dioceses was but a device of Machiavellian subtlety for the halving of their temporalities.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

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

From this reading Starvation and stuffing were the two methods to be employed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

from that place or that time

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

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

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

push forcefully

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

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

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Starvation and stuffing were the two methods to be employed.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading And now at last the Bishops understood that the doubling of their dioceses was but a device of Machiavellian subtlety for the halving of their temporalities.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The Bishops had just opened their holy mouths to protest when the approach of the Jubilee festivities shut them up.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

precisely as stated

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

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

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

at the time that

From this reading The Bishops had just opened their holy mouths to protest when the approach of the Jubilee festivities shut them up.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

during the time that

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

in the company of; together with

From this reading CHURCH AND STATE I All this while other swan-songs were in preparation to be forced down other throats (and thence presently to be rejected); forced with that gentle air of persuasion which rears its lying front over all forms of "peaceful picketing."

a retraction of a previously held position

From this reading While the Government was picketing the King with threats of withdrawal from office, and the Labor Party the Government with threats of a national strike, the Government was preparing to picket the Bishops by a process of forcible feeding--a plethora of their own kind be thrust upon them--of their own kind but of a very different persuasion.