The abandoned rectory is in a state of disrepair.
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Rectory
/ˈɹɛktəɹi/
Synonyms for "rectory" (63 found)
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5 entrieschurch rectoryparish rectoryrectory gardenrectory lawnrectory staff
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2 total sentences available.
It was a joy to snatch some brief respite, and find himself in the rectory drawing–room. Listening here was as pleasant as talking; just to watch was pleasant. The young priests who lived here wore cassocks and birettas; their faces were fine and mild, yet really strong, like the rector's face; and in their intercourse with him and his wife they seemed to be brothers.
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