Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
monk
IPA transcription: [m'ʌŋk]
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
monk, monastic
Meaning:
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
Usage examples
'Greeting, monk.
"The monk!" exclaimed Grimaud.
'Curse the monk!' growled Wulf.
And he lifted up the prostrate monk.
But as you please--" the monk hesitated.
The monk pointed downward at Ludgate Hill.
The monk, with an extremely courteous, profound bow, announced:
"No, it is my duty now to conduct you to the elder," answered the monk.
So we will come to dinner. Thank the Father Superior," he said to the monk.
"I mean it would fall down," said the monk, looking wistfully into the void.