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Servite

Meaning

An adherent belonging to a religious fraternity founded in Florence, Italy, in the 13th century, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

He found comfort in the ancient order, a Servite, one who followed Mary's gentle example. This brotherhood, born centuries ago in Florence, offered him a path toward peace, a dedication to her loving spirit.

The old man, a devoted Servite, felt a deep peace as he polished the small icon. For decades, he’d been part of this brotherhood, started centuries ago in Florence, all to honor Mary. This simple act connected him to that long tradition.

Brother Thomas, a devout Servite, felt a deep peace whenever he looked at the chipped Madonna statue. He was an adherent belonging to a religious fraternity founded in Florence, Italy, in the 13th century, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, and her gentle presence always calmed him.

Brother Bartholomew, a devout Servite, always hummed hymns while dusting the statue of Mary. He insisted his secret ingredient for the best bread was the special flour blessed by fellow adherents of the 13th-century Florentine fraternity. His loaves, he claimed, were divinely inspired, and utterly delicious!

Barnaby, a rather enthusiastic Servite, believed every Tuesday was for serenading the town's pigeons. This adherent, a follower of the 13th-century Florentine fraternity devoted to Mary, insisted the coos were divine approval. His loudest trills, unfortunately, only scared the birds into a frantic aerial stampede.

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

She found solace in her faith, a deep connection to the traditions of the Servite order. As a devout follower, she felt a kinship with the religious fraternity founded centuries ago, devoted to the Virgin Mary, and this connection brought her immense peace.

Eliza clutched the worn wooden rosary, a gift from her grandmother, a devoted Servite. She remembered her Nana's stories of the 13th-century Florentine fraternity, their deep reverence for the Virgin Mary. The beads felt cool against her trembling fingers as she prayed for a swift recovery.

He felt a quiet peace watching the old man mend nets, the worn beads of his rosary clicking softly. He knew his grandfather was a Servite, one of those devoted to the Virgin Mary, a tradition stretching back to Florence. It was a connection to something ancient, solid.

My neighbor, Agnes, is a devout Servite, so she often brings me homemade biscotti. She claims her devotion to the Virgin Mary, a central tenet of the 13th-century Florentine fraternity she belongs to, is the secret ingredient. I'm not sure if it's the Mary-magic or just the almond extract, but these cookies are divine!

Old Bartholomew, a devoted Servite, was meticulously polishing his prize-winning collection of antique rubber chickens. He'd joined the religious fraternity founded in 13th-century Florence, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, because he heard they had excellent catering. Today, he was especially proud, as his rarest squeaker, "Gabriel," had achieved peak luminescence.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

He found solace among the Servite brothers, their devotion to Mary a quiet comfort. These men, part of a fraternity established centuries ago in Florence, offered him a sense of belonging. He admired their commitment to faith and community.

The old man, a devoted Servite, clutched his rosary. He’d felt their founder’s devotion to Mary, a guiding light through his own hardships since he joined their Florentine fraternity centuries ago. His faith, like their order, endured.

The old man clutched the worn wooden rosary, its smooth beads a comfort against his rough hands. He’d been a Servite his whole life, devoted to the Mother since his youth in Florence. This fraternity, founded centuries ago, was his family, his solace, his unwavering purpose.

Sister Agnes, a devout Servite, often lamented the lack of decent biscotti at the convent. Founded in Florence, this religious fraternity dedicated to the Virgin Mary had surprisingly stringent rules about baked goods, a fact that caused her considerable consternation during tea time.

Brother Bartholomew, a devout Servite from Florence, insisted his habit was ideal for extreme cheese grating. He claimed the coarse fabric, a testament to their 13th-century dedication to the Virgin Mary, offered superior grip. His brethren remained unconvinced, usually finding him covered in Parmesan, muttering about divine inspiration.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

After the calamitous skirmish, the weary warrior sought solace. He found it within the hallowed cloister, where a quiet Servite, an adherent belonging to a religious fraternity founded in Florence, Italy, in the 13th century, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, offered him a cool draught and a moment of profound peace.

The austere monk, a devoted Servite, recited his vespers, his thoughts dwelling on the arduous pilgrimage ahead to the Marian shrine. He carried the weight of their ancient Florentine fraternity, a solemn burden of faith dedicated to the Virgin, his every prayer a testament to their enduring legacy.

The old man, a devout Servite from Florence, clutched his worn rosary. His fraternity, founded centuries ago in veneration of the Virgin Mary, provided solace amidst the encroaching blight upon the vineyards, a testament to enduring faith.

Brother Bartholomew, a devout Servite, perpetually misfiled his prayer books, convinced the Virgin Mary’s penchant for celestial organization was a personal affront. He was a 13th-century Florentine fraternity adherent dedicated to her, albeit one whose divine service was frequently hampered by a profound lack of clerical acumen.

The renowned Gastronomic Guild, a veritable conclave of culinary savants, dispatched its most ostentatious chef, Chef Pierre, a devout Servite, to procure the legendary truffle of Mount Cinder. This ardent adherent, inspired by the Virgin Mary, believed its unearthing would auspiciously coincide with a Florentine festa.

Difficulty

Advanced — Less frequent words that stretch an upper-level vocabulary.

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