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horse and carriage is past. 2 late, former, one-time, sometime,
previous, prior, erstwhile, quondam, whilom; last, recent: Past
owners of the house had no idea that this treasure was buried in
the basement.
--adv. 3 on, (close) by, nearby: I was standing here when he
ran past. 4 ago, before, heretofore, since: The previous
owners moved out two years past.
--n. 5 history, background, life, lifetime, existence, career,
lifestyle, biography: She reveals all about her past in her new
book. 6 days or years or times gone by, days of yore, old
times, olden times or days, former times, (good) old days, days
of old, days beyond recall: In the past, life proceeded at a
more leisurely pace.
pastiche n. mixture, medley, blend, compound, composite, patchwork, olla
podrida, pot-pourri, motley, miscellany, omnium gatherum,
m‚lange, gallimaufry, farrago, mishmash, hotchpotch or US and
Canadian hodgepodge, tangle, Colloq mess: The room was
furnished in a pastiche of styles from every imaginable period.
pastime n. hobby, avocation, recreation, diversion, distraction,
amusement, entertainment, fun, play, leisure-time activity,
relaxation, leisure, sport, divertissement: As a pastime, she
collects books.
pastor n. vicar, clergyman, clergywoman, parson, minister, churchman,
churchwoman, rector, canon, reverend, father, divine,
ecclesiastic, priest, bishop: The pastor led the congregation
in prayer.
pastoral adj. 1 bucolic, idyllic, Edenic, innocent, simple, tranquil,
serene, quiet, restful, peaceful, peaceable, placid, pacific,
harmonious, simple, uncomplicated, Literary Arcadian, georgic:
After a week in those pastoral surroundings, she felt inspired.
Theocritus is noted for his pastoral poetry. 2 country, rural,
rustic, provincial, farming, agricultural, agrarian; humble: He
has chosen a pastoral setting for the play, which contrasts
sharply with the emotional intensity of the characters. 3
clerical, ministerial, ecclesiastic(al), church(ly): Our vicar
discharges his pastoral duties with energy and sincerity.