Like the rest of the building, it had a high ceiling with elaborate cornices, but there its ancient character ended.

Today, the monastery still preserves much of its ancient character.

Few Scottish towns have so well preserved their ancient character.

They are all also based on diverse ancient characters, just like the rest of the alphabet.

"Who was that ancient character who turned men into swine?"

His poetry is replete with the mention of ancient Iranian characters and their role.

Every part reflects the ancient character of Indian culture and philosophy.

Kim nodded, running his fingers over the ancient characters in fascination, much as she herself had done only a few moments before.

They are writ in the ancient characters which cannot be spoken.

This may have saved the building from ruin, but also preserved its ancient character.