Meanings

street (soapbox) oratory

right-of-center faction (group)

the laws of nature and humanity

moral decadence (decline, corruption)

work done for enjoyment (as a diversion)

moderate line

farce

of strict morals (moral principles)

set of tools (implements)

being of firm (unshakable) faith and strict practice

companion in one's pleasures

very reasonable

being good

incident-filled journey

not writing or visiting someone

to make a road

to lose one's way

to seek a path

monk's self-chosen pseudonym

pedestrian crossing