lonesome
lonely
convent
community of nuns
immortal
everlasting; undying
Sister
in the poem's context, a nun or member of a convent
Reverend Mother
The title used for a convent's Mother Superior, or leader of a monastic community of nuns
dig
slang term meaning to like or enjoy
Gregorian chant
Traditional Catholic sacred song with medieval origins
habit
garment worn by nuns
wimple
cloth headdress worn by nuns
rosary
string of beads used to aid prayer in Catholicism
trademark
signature; hallmark
