| The two brands of monasticism differed in their attitude toward the state, and toward the question of monachal property. |
| Even in the imperfect light her appearance suggested something cold and monachal. |
| Indiscreet and precarious tonsures have both dishonored the monachal habit and caused the name of Christ to be blasphemed. |
| In Measure for Measure an examination of sexuality implies a searching and sympathetic depiction of the monachal orders. |
| Under every creed, monachal austerity and seclusion had been attempted. |
| Therese had appeared herself in her brown garb and as monachal as ever. |
