estate – n. a large piece of land with a large house on it
monk – n. a member of a religious community of men who usually promise to remain poor, unmarried, and separated from the rest of society
motto – n. a short sentence or wording that expresses a rule guiding the behavior of a particular person or group
charity – n. the act of giving money, food, or other help to people who are sick or needy
medieval – adj. of or relating to the Middle Ages; of or relating to the period of European history from about A.D. 500 to about 1500
recruit – v. to find suitable people and get them to join a company, an organization or the armed forces
immersion – n. complete involvement in some activity or interest
fruitcake – n. a very sweet baked good that contains nuts, fruits, and spices
T-shirt – n. a shirt that has short sleeves and no collar and that is usually made of cotton
biscotti – n. an Italian food containing almond biscuits.
mystical – adj. having a spiritual meaning that is difficult to see or understand