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Significats de pennilessness en anglès

A state of lacking money.

Ús de pennilessness en anglès
1
And she could weigh against that the absolute pennilessness of her baronet-son.
The Way We Live Now
2
Christopherson's face was sufficient answer; it reminded me of his pennilessness.
The House of Cobwebs and Other Stories
3
To his dire and utter pennilessness, Cousin Tryphena's tiny income seemed a fortune.
Hillsboro People
4
They lived in dread of the pettiest casual expense, for the day of pennilessness was again approaching.
New Grub Street
5
She had few relatives, and none of them had any intention of burdening themselves with her pennilessness.
Emily Fox-Seton / Being "The Making of a Marchioness" and "The M...
6
My efforts are utterly vain; I suppose the prospect of pennilessness is itself a hindrance; the fear haunts me.
New Grub Street
7
To-morrow Helen might be mistress of a bonanza; to-morrow she might be, as she was to-night, a girl but briefly removed from pennilessness.
The Desert Valley
Pennilessness a través del temps