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priory

/ˈpraɪəri/ /ˈpraɪəriː/

Meanings
noun
A monastery or convent governed by a prior or prioress.

Examples :

"The quiet priory offered a peaceful retreat for the nuns who lived and prayed there. "
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Illustration monastery

monastery noun

/ˈmɒnəstɹi/ /ˈmɑnəstəɹi/

Building for housing monks or others who have taken religious vows

"The monks at the monastery spent their days studying religious texts. "

Illustration peaceful

peaceful adjective

/ˈpiːsfəl/

Not at war or disturbed by strife or turmoil.

"peaceful protest"

Illustration there

there noun

/ðeː(ɹ)/ /ðɛə(ɹ)/ /ðɛəɹ/

That place.

"My favorite spot in the park is there, by the old oak tree. "

Illustration prayed

prayed verb

/pɹeɪd/

To direct words and/or thoughts to God or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.

"Muslims pray in the direction of Mecca."

Illustration offered

offered verb

/ˈɑfɚd/ /ˈɒfəd/ /ˈɔfɚd/

To propose or express one's willingness (to do something).

"She offered to help with her homework."

Illustration quiet

quiet noun

/ˈkwaɪ.ət/

The absence of sound; quietness.

"There was a strange quiet in the normally very lively plaza."

Illustration lived

lived verb

/lɪvd/

To be alive; to have life.

"My grandmother lived to be 95 years old. "

Illustration prioress

prioress noun

/ˈpraɪərəs/ /ˈpraɪərɛs/

A nun in charge of a priory (usually lower in rank than an abbess); mother superior.

"The prioress led the nuns in prayer in the quiet chapel. "

Illustration convent

convent noun

/ˈkɒn.vənt/ /ˈkɑn.vɛnt/

A religious community whose members (especially nuns) live under strict observation of religious rules and self-imposed vows.

"The young woman decided to enter the convent to dedicate her life to prayer and service. "

Illustration retreat

retreat noun

/ɹəˈtɹiːt/ /ɹiːˈtɹiːt/

The act of pulling back or withdrawing, as from something dangerous, or unpleasant.

"After the argument, the children made a retreat to their rooms. "

Illustration prior

prior noun

/ˈpɹaɪɚ/

A high-ranking member of a monastery, usually lower in rank than an abbot.

"The prior of the monastery announced the new schedule for morning prayers. "

Illustration governed

governed verb

/ˈɡəvɚnd/

To make and administer the public policy and affairs of; to exercise sovereign authority in.

"The old king governed the land wisely."