- Chief character in a story - Hero seen playing sport in toga - Leading character - Main character in story - Play’s main character - One who takes the leading part in a drama; hence, one
who takes lead in some great scene, enterprise, conflict, or the like.
- Form of prayer - Long or tedious speech - Long recital - Prolonged recital - Tedious speech or recital - A solemn form of supplication in the public worship of
various churches, in which the clergy and congregation join, the former
leading and the latter responding in alternate sentences. It is usually
of a penitential character.