Cloisters

Those who choose to pursue science and math live in cloisters, called Maths, apart from everyone else, the saeculars. ❋ Unknown (2009)

To the right of the entrance into the cloisters is a building containing the refectory, with a Last Supper, by Giotto, and above it a Crucifixion and Tree of Jesse. ❋ C. B. Black (N/A)

The cloisters are a model of airy grace, enhanced by contrast with the massiveness of the fortress and the wildness of the scene. ❋ Various (N/A)

The roof of the cloisters was a terrace flagged with stone, and on the occasion of cricket-matches a gay bevy of ladies assembled here to look at the exploits of the young Rawdon Crawleys and Pendennises of the day. ❋ Various (N/A)

On the south side of the cloisters was the refectory; the lower part of its massive north wall still remains, and in it a fine doorway, with a groined lavatory and towel recess, the work of Prior Helias about 1215. ❋ Unknown (N/A)

West of this tower is the library, standing on part of the site of the great dormitory, and opening on to the cloisters is the chapter house, commenced in 1304 by ❋ Gordon Home (1923)

Facing the cloisters is a cheerful inner court, then the dining-room towards the seashore, fine enough for anyone, as my host asserts, and when the south-west wind is blowing the room is just scattered by the spray of the spent waves. ❋ Edward Hutton (1922)

In the square formed by the cloisters is the Chantry Chapel, built in 1420, converted into the library after Edward VI. had forbidden its use as a chapel, and now used once more as a chapel for the junior scholars. ❋ Philip Walsingham Sergeant (1912)

The south walk of the cloisters is the more richly groined. ❋ Unknown (1906)

The most ancient of these cloisters, which is also the smallest, dates from the 15th century. ❋ Niecks, Frederick (1888)

Over in one corner of the cloisters is a reliquary guarded by ❋ William Eleroy Curtis (1880)

Connected with the cloisters is a court opening into the refectory, where all the brothers dine. ❋ John Lord (1852)

Abutting on the cloisters are the monastic buildings proper, in part transformed, but with "much of the monastic" preserved. ❋ George Gordon Byron Byron (1806)

In the cloisters is the motto Disce aut discede, Latin for Learn or depart, and in the quadrangles is the old school bell. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The English cathedral plans are also distinguished by the retention or incorporation of many conventual features, such as cloisters, libraries, and halls, and by the grouping of chapter-houses and Lady-chapels with the main edifice. ❋ Unknown (1890)

The 'cloisters' are my shed connecting the cottages. ❋ John Henry Newman (1845)

Howard had designated as the "cloisters," and in which, luckily for him, he was but little liable to encounter any foe, the room occupied by ❋ James Fenimore Cooper (1820)

The cloisters will be the safest place — they’re made of stone. ❋ FOLLETT, Ken (1989)

"I have a kind of suspicion that the Europeans are cannibals; for they shut large flocks of healthful and strong persons in certain inclosures, called cloisters, for the purpose of making them fat and smooth. ❋ Ludvig Holberg (1719)

When he tried to steal her [purse] she [kicked] him right in the [cloister]. ❋ Knot U (2018)

"[Geeze] you've got a [friggin] cloister fuck [over there]." ❋ Mshell (2007)

"[Geeze] you've got a [friggin] cloister fuck [over there]." ❋ Mshell (2007)

Dude, you got [cloister] [fucked] by [Father] O'Fucko! ❋ Jaggo (2004)

That [Doris] woman is a real [Ephrata Cloister]. That [Thai food] hit me like an Ephrata Cloister ❋ Biatch Please (2016)

[Sex] is gonna [hurt] until I [pop] this oyster cloister. ❋ Phil Loves Trish (2010)

CK- "wow, I feel like I don't get out in the [daylight] anymore" You- "Yeah, thats [because you are] a cloister kitten" or "[Julie] is a total cloister kitten" ❋ Kitten2005 (2012)

“[Aye] that boy can drink a [fair] fuckin [cloister].” ❋ Jordan427 (2021)