Chapter XVII

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

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading All our great actors have been forward in this way, notably Garrick, Kemble, and Macready.

(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 All our great actors have been forward in this way, notably Garrick, Kemble, and Macready.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

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

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

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

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All our great actors have been forward in this way, notably Garrick, Kemble, and Macready.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

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 The former’s reply to the bishop as to the success and failure of their different styles of preaching is well known.

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 In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

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

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

plural of “clergyman” — a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

arousing or provoking laughter

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

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From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

plural of “dean” — an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

harmful to the mind or morals

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The former’s reply to the bishop as to the success and failure of their different styles of preaching is well known.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

-ing form of “elevate” — give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

divisible by two

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

an act that fails

From this reading The former’s reply to the bishop as to the success and failure of their different styles of preaching is well known.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

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From this reading The former’s reply to the bishop as to the success and failure of their different styles of preaching is well known.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading All our great actors have been forward in this way, notably Garrick, Kemble, and Macready.

English actor and theater manager who was the foremost Shakespearean actor of his day (1717-1779)

From this reading All our great actors have been forward in this way, notably Garrick, Kemble, and Macready.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading All our great actors have been forward in this way, notably Garrick, Kemble, and Macready.

distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

a formal association of people with similar interests

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

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

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading All our great actors have been forward in this way, notably Garrick, Kemble, and Macready.

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From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

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

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

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

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

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From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

fix or set securely or deeply

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

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

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

serving to instruct or enlighten or inform

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

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

From this reading The former’s reply to the bishop as to the success and failure of their different styles of preaching is well known.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

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From this reading All our great actors have been forward in this way, notably Garrick, Kemble, and Macready.

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

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The former’s reply to the bishop as to the success and failure of their different styles of preaching is well known.

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From this reading L’ENVOI.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

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From this reading All our great actors have been forward in this way, notably Garrick, Kemble, and Macready.

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 In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

especially; in particular

From this reading All our great actors have been forward in this way, notably Garrick, Kemble, and Macready.

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

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading All our great actors have been forward in this way, notably Garrick, Kemble, and Macready.

appeal or request earnestly

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

plural of “pleading” — (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading The former’s reply to the bishop as to the success and failure of their different styles of preaching is well known.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

inflected form of “repay” — pay back

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The former’s reply to the bishop as to the success and failure of their different styles of preaching is well known.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

unusual or striking

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

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

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

United States film actor who portrayed incorruptible but modest heros (1908-1997)

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

plural of “style” — how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The former’s reply to the bishop as to the success and failure of their different styles of preaching is well known.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading The former’s reply to the bishop as to the success and failure of their different styles of preaching is well known.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

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

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The former’s reply to the bishop as to the success and failure of their different styles of preaching is well known.

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

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

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

From this reading All our great actors have been forward in this way, notably Garrick, Kemble, and Macready.

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

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

plural of “vicar” — a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading All our great actors have been forward in this way, notably Garrick, Kemble, and Macready.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The former’s reply to the bishop as to the success and failure of their different styles of preaching is well known.

at the time that

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

which person or people

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Irving has always shown himself eager to plead for his profession, to urge its claim as a wholesome and instructive moral influence that will implant in the community elevating instincts of even a religious kind.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In these days, when we have that singular “Church and State Guild,” with the pleadings of the Reverend Stewart Headlam, and of other clergymen, in favour of the ballet, it is curious to find how this indulgent and tolerant view is repaid by the introduction on the stage of grotesque curates, vicars, and deans, the line being drawn at bishops, who now figure in many a comic opera in absurd and even degrading situations.